Published On 4 Jan 2026
Before the fifth Test match of the Ashes series, which started on Sunday, both teams formed an on-field guard of honor, which the spectators loudly applauded.
Ahmed al-Ahmed, who ran towards one of the attackers and wrestled the gun from him before leaving with his right arm in a sling, received the most cheers from the sold-out crowd.
The 43-year-old owner of a fruit shop attacked and disarmed one of the attackers, who was later hailed as a hero. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese cited al-Ahmed’s actions as an example of “Australians coming together”
Al-Ahmed is a Syrian-born Australian Muslim citizen who was born in the Syrian town of al-Nayrab. He is thought to have relocated to Australia in 2006.
Al-Ahmed intervened after arriving at the scene for lunch while he was there.
Authorities identified the shooting as a terrorist attack against Jews that occurred close to the Sydney Cricket Ground’s famous tourist destination of Bondi Beach.
Two men, later identified as the father-son duo Sajid and Naveed Akram, opened fire on Bondi Beach, killing 15 people and injuring at least 42 others, during a gathering at a Jewish Hanukkah celebration.
Todd Greenberg, the head of cricket Australia, described the incident as “a devastating tragedy.”
The extraordinary bravery of the first responders and community members who were at the scene of the Bondi attack served as a reminder of the nation’s spirit of community and sacrifice, he said.
“As a sport, we will continue to offer the best assistance to those affected by this devastating tragedy.”
Ambulance personnel, police officers, surf lifesavers, and Jewish community organizations were just a few of the honorees.
Police wearing uniformed and mounted, as well as public order and riot squad officers manning the venue, are conducting aheightened security operation for the test.
Source: Aljazeera
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