Bondi Beach shooting

In a harrowing scene that stunned the world, a mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney on December 14, 2025, saw an unarmed bystander bravely confront one of the attackers in a shocking display of courage that likely saved lives. The tragedy unfolded on Sunday evening as crowds gathered to celebrate the first night of the Jewish festival of Hanukkah at Archer Park near Bondi Beach. Eyewitnesses say two gunmen opened fire indiscriminately on families, tourists, and worshippers attending the event, instantly turning a joyful celebration into a scene of carnage and panic. Police later confirmed the incident has been declared a terrorist attack. Amid the chaos, dramatic footage captured an extraordinary moment that has since gone viral: an unarmed civilian confronting a shooter at close range. The video shows a man, later identified by local media as 43-year-old fruit shop owner Ahmed al Ahmed,  crouched behind parked cars near a car park as gunshots rang out.