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Bondi man disarmed gunman, explains

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Ahmed al-Ahmed, who disarmed one of the gunmen at Bondi Beach on 14 December, gave his first public interview, saying his “soul” compelled him to save lives.

The Independent
Hero who disarmed Bondi Beach gunman gives first interview since terror attack

Ahmed al Ahmed , the man who disarmed one of the Bondi Beach gunmen, has given his first interview since the deadly terror attack.

Hero who disarmed Bondi Beach gunman gives first interview since terror attack
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Der Spiegel
Bondi-Beach-Held Ahmed al-Ahmed: »Meine Seele hat mich das tun lassen«

Er entwaffnete beim Massaker vom Bondi Beach einen Angreifer und wurde selbst verletzt. Nun spricht Ahmed al-Ahmed öffentlich über sein Einschreiten. Hinterbliebene fordern indes Maßnahmen gegen Antisemitismus.

Bondi-Beach-Held Ahmed al-Ahmed: »Meine Seele hat mich das tun lassen«
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Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
Bondi Beach hero: 'I didn't want to witness people being killed'

Ahmed al-Ahmed disarmed a suspect during the antisemitic attack at Bondi Beach and was himself severely injured. Now he speaks for the first time about what went through his mind in that moment.

Bondi Beach hero: 'I didn't want to witness people being killed'
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Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
Bondi Beach hero: 'I didn't want to witness people being killed'

Ahmed al-Ahmed disarmed a suspect during the antisemitic attack at Bondi Beach and was himself severely injured. Now he speaks for the first time about what went through his mind in that moment.

Bondi Beach hero: 'I didn't want to witness people being killed'
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Die Presse
Hero of Bondi Beach: "My soul made me do it"

The 44-year-old Bondi Beach hero spoke publicly for the first time after the deadly terror attack, in which he confronted and disarmed an attacker. Images that circulated around the world: "I did not want to witness people being killed before my eyes."

Hero of Bondi Beach: "My soul made me do it"
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Der Standard
Hero of the Sydney attack: 'My soul made me do it'

Ahmed al-Ahmed disarmed one of the attackers during the Bondi Beach terrorist attack on December 14. The 44-year-old has now spoken publicly for the first time.

Hero of the Sydney attack: 'My soul made me do it'
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Dagens Nyheter
Bondi hero: "Just wanted to save lives"

He probably saved many lives and has been hailed as a hero around the world. But Ahmed al-Ahmed says he wishes he could have saved more from the terrorist attack on Bondi Beach in Sydney. "I know I saved many, but I am sorry for those who lost their lives," he says.

Bondi hero: "Just wanted to save lives"
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Tages-Anzeiger
Ahmed al-Ahmed rettete Leben: Held von Bondi Beach: «Meine Seele hat mich das tun lassen»

Ahmed al-Ahmed entwaffnete bei dem Anschlag am Bondi Beach einen Täter - und wurde dabei selbst schwer verletzt. Jetzt spricht er darüber, was ihm in dem Moment durch den Kopf ging.

Ahmed al-Ahmed rettete Leben: Held von Bondi Beach: «Meine Seele hat mich das tun lassen»
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The Independent
Families of Bondi Beach victims demand more action on antisemitism and security

Victims’ families have penned an open letter demanding more action on antisemitism

Families of Bondi Beach victims demand more action on antisemitism and security
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thetimes.com
Ahmed al-Ahmed has spoken publicly for the first time about tackling one of the assailants in the Australia terror attack on December 14
Bondi beach hero: ‘My soul asked me to stop the shooting’
Ahmed al-Ahmed has spoken publicly for the first time about tackling one of the assailants in the Australia terror attack on December 14
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Le Figaro
Sydney attack: the hero who disarmed one of the attackers says he wanted to protect 'the innocents'

Two men opened fire on December 14 at the famous Bondi Beach, mowing down people gathered for Hanukkah. Fifteen people were killed

Sydney attack: the hero who disarmed one of the attackers says he wanted to protect 'the innocents'
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Kathimerini
Sydney attack: 'My aim was not to kill innocents' – Bondi hero describes

Ahmed al-Ahmad, the man who managed to disarm one of the two armed attackers on Bondi Beach in Sydney, saving many fellow citizens from certain death, described the dramatic events that unfolded on December 14.

Sydney attack: 'My aim was not to kill innocents' – Bondi hero describes
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The Guardian
‘My target was just to take the gun’: wounded hero Ahmed al-Ahmed speaks of saving lives at Bondi beach

‘I know I saved lots, but I feel sorry for the lost, ’ Ahmed tells CBS News of those who died in Bondi attack on 14 December Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Ahmed al-Ahmed, who disarmed one of the Bondi gunmen before being shot five times, says he knows his bravery saved many lives but is sad for those who were killed in the attack. In an interview with CBS News, Ahmed said he “didn’t worry about anything” except for the lives he could save as he disarmed Sajid Akram on 14 December. The act was caught on camera and shared around the world. Continue reading. . .

‘My target was just to take the gun’: wounded hero Ahmed al-Ahmed speaks of saving lives at Bondi beach
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The Sidney Morning Herald
‘My soul asked me to do that’: Bondi hero breaks silence on tackling gunman

National hero Ahmed al Ahmed has described the moment he tackled and disarmed a Bondi Beach terrorist, in an interview with US network CBS.

‘My soul asked me to do that’: Bondi hero breaks silence on tackling gunman
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The Sidney Morning Herald
Bondi hero opens up about moment he bravely confronted gunman

The Australian hero who bravely disarmed one of the Bondi Beach gunmen and got shot in the process has spoken out for the first time since being released from hospital.

Bondi hero opens up about moment he bravely confronted gunman
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Le Figaro
Bondi attack: Victims' relatives call for a federal investigation into antisemitism

The Prime Minister did not respond to this call for a federal investigation, saying last week that a regional-level royal commission, conducted in the state of New South Wales, would be sufficient in his view.

Bondi attack: Victims' relatives call for a federal investigation into antisemitism
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