PM Albanese hails Bondi Beach hero in hospital after terror attack

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has visited and praised Ahmed Al Ahmed, the man who disarmed a shooter during the Sydney beach terror attack. Albanese called him an Australian hero and vowed national unity while announcing a review of gun laws in the wake of the incident that killed 15 people.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited the injured hero of the Bondi Beach terror attack on Tuesday, personally thanking Ahmed Al Ahmed for his bravery at St. George Hospital in Sydney. The PM commended the 43-year-old father for representing "the best of our country" and disclosed plans for a national review of firearm regulations.
A Personal Tribute to Bravery
Following the hospital visit, Albanese took to social media platform X to publicly honor Ahmed. "Ahmed, you are an Australian hero. You put yourself at risk to save others," the Prime Minister wrote. He added that the horrific Sunday night attack, which police have declared a terrorist act, revealed the courage of ordinary citizens. Albanese also met with Ahmed's Syrian-born parents, who recently arrived in Australia.
A Pledge for Unity and Legislative Action
Addressing the broader national impact, Albanese emphasized resilience and unity in the face of terrorism. “This is what terrorists seek, but we will not allow our country to be divided,” he told reporters. In a concrete administrative response, the Prime Minister revealed he had convened the national Cabinet to discuss tightening Australia's gun laws, including potential limits on ownership and the creation of a National Firearms Register.
Details of the Attack and Heroic Intervention
Ahmed Al Ahmed was shot multiple times after he confronted one of the two attackers at Sydney's Bondi Beach, seizing the assailant's weapon and forcing his surrender. The shooting spree, carried out by a 50-year-old man and his 24-year-old son, resulted in 15 fatalities and 42 injuries. One attacker was killed and the other critically wounded. Ahmed, who migrated to Australia in 2006, is recovering ahead of further surgery.
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