Donations have poured in from across Australia to commemorate the heroic actions of Ahmed Al Ahmed, the man who snatched a gun from a shooter during the terrorist attack on Sydney’s Bondi Beach. The total amount of donation has now crossed 1.1 million Australian dollars (6,63,67,752 Indian rupees).

After being injured by a bullet during the terrorist attack, Ahmed Al Ahmed was admitted to the hospital, where he underwent surgery. It is being said that as Ahmed’s condition is improving, the amount of donations given by people in his support has increased rapidly.

Help through GoFundMe campaign for Ahmed

According to Reuters report, under the GoFundMe campaign started to help Ahmed, more than 1.1 million Australian dollars was collected in just one day. Billionaire head fund manager Bill Ackman emerged as the biggest donor to the campaign, donating 99,999 Australian dollars and sharing the fundraiser on his social media platform X.

Ahmed had pounced on the shooter during the terrorist attack.

Ahmed Al Ahmed, 43, a father of two, first hid behind cars parked in the parking lot during the terrorist attack and then suddenly pounced on a shooter from behind. After a scuffle with the shooter, they snatched his rifle from him, threw him on the ground and pointed his rifle at him. Officials say that this courageous action of Ahmed saved the lives of many people present at the spot.

Father and son attacked people during Jewish festival

Australian police said on Monday (December 15, 2025) that a 50-year-old man and his 24-year-old son had attacked people on the beach on Sunday afternoon (December 14, 2025) during the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. A total of 15 people died in this attack. Officials described the attack as the country’s worst mass shooting in the last three decades.

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An incident of indiscriminate firing took place during the Jewish festival on Sunday (December 14, 2025) at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia. Two armed attackers opened fire indiscriminately on thousands of people present there. At least 10 people have died in this mass shooting.

It is being said that since it was Sunday, a large number of people had gathered on the beach. According to Australian media reports, the number of Jews was considerable. All of them had gathered here to celebrate the first day of the eight-day holy festival of Hanukkah. After the incident, the security agencies of Sydney have detained both the attackers.

Police conducted an operation and caught the shooters

According to eyewitnesses, two men dressed in black opened fire with rifles or shotguns. The sounds of 12 to 50 bullets were heard, while The Sydney Morning Herald, an Australian daily newspaper, has confirmed the death of 10 people in this firing.

At the same time, Sydney Police immediately started the operation and detained two suspects. According to local media Sydney Sunday Morning Herald, one was shot by the police, while the other has been arrested. The area has been completely closed. Police have appealed to people to avoid going to that area and have advised anyone present at the scene to move to a safe place. Helicopters and ambulances have been deployed.

People heard the sound of bullets for 50 rounds

At the same time, local people say that they have heard the sound of firing up to 50 rounds. There were people lying on the ground near Campbell Parade. The incident occurred on Sunday (December 14, 2025) around 6:30-6:45 pm (local time), when thousands of people were present on the beach. This happened during the Chanukah by the Sea event held on the first day of the Jewish festival Hanukkah.

NSW What did the police tell about the incident?

New South Wales (NSW) Police Force shared a social media post and said, ‘Two people have committed firing incident on Bondi Beach today. After which the police operation is still going on. So far, 10 people have been confirmed dead in this incident, one of whom is being said to be the attacker. At the same time, the condition of the second attacker is also said to be serious. At present, a total of 11 people are reported injured in this incident, including two policemen.

New South Wales Police tweets, Ten people have been confirmed dead, including a man believed to be one of the shooters. The second alleged shooter is in a critical condition. At this time, a further 11 people are reported to be injured, two of whom are police officers.” https://t.co/3efvz7iMNW pic.twitter.com/nMe5IgqikC

— ANI (@ANI) December 14, 2025

PM Anthony Albanese expressed grief over mass shooting

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has issued a statement on the shooting. He said, ‘The scenes from Bondi are shocking and disturbing. Police and emergency responders are working on the spot to save lives. My sympathies are with every victim. I have just spoken to the AFP Commissioner and the NSW (New South Wales) Premier. We are working with NSW Police and will provide further updates as more information becomes available. I urge people nearby to follow information from NSW Police.

(Report – with agency inputs)

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese married his long-time partner Jodie Hayden on Saturday (November 29, 2025). Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Australian PM Albanese on his marriage.

PM Modi reposted a post by Albanese on social media platform

Congratulations to my good friend, PM Anthony Albanese and Ms. Jodie Haydon on her wedding. Wishing them a happy married life.@AlboMP https://t.co/6Dyq4dw2TC

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 29, 2025

PM Albanese created history

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, 62, married his financial services partner Jodie Hayden, 46, in a private ceremony in the gardens of The Lodge, his official residence in the capital Canberra. With this, PM Anthony Albanese has become the first Prime Minister in the 124-year history of the federal government in Australia to get married while in office.

Australian PM shared a beautiful post

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese issued an official statement regarding his marriage. Albanese said, ‘We are very happy to share our love and commitment to spend our future together in front of our family and closest friends.’

At the same time, Prime Minister Albanese has shared a beautiful post on social media platform X by writing just one word ‘Married’, in which he has also added a heart emoji along with two diamond rings in the caption. In the video shared in the post, Albanese is seen holding the hand of his smiling bride in a bow tie, while his bride Jodie Hayden wore a long white gown as confetti flew around them.

Albanese got married 2 years after the proposal.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Jodie Hayden got married in a private ceremony on Valentine’s Day last year in 2024, about two years after getting engaged. At the time of engagement, PM Albanese had said that he has found a life partner with whom he wants to spend his entire life. According to the report of news agency AFP, both of them wrote their own vows during the marriage and got their marriage solemnized through a celebrant.

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