Bondi attack hero al-Ahmed, responders honoured at Australia cricket match

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete January 4, 2026 at 09:35 AM

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At the fifth Ashes Test match on January 4, 2026, the Australian and English cricket teams honored first responders and civilians who assisted during a mass shooting at Bondi Beach in December. The teams formed a guard of honour at the Sydney Cricket Ground for the responders, including Ahmed al-Ahmed, who disarmed one of the attackers. Al-Ahmed, an Australian Muslim citizen of Syrian origin, was hailed as a hero for his actions during the anti-Jewish terrorist attack, where two men opened fire at a Hanukkah celebration, killing 15 and wounding at least 42. Authorities identified the shooters as Sajid and Naveed Akram, a father and son. The tribute took place before the start of the Test match.

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