Ahmed al Ahmed has been awarded a ‘Key to the City’ and a lifetime Waverley Beach Pass in recognition of his bravery.
Waverley Council, which oversees Bondi, handed Mr Al Ahmed his awards on Wednesday night.
He and two other men, Gefen Bitton and Leibel Lazaroff, have been applauded as heroes for risking their lives to help others during the terrorist attack at Bondi Beach on December 14 that claimed 15 innocent lives.
It’s alleged Naveed Akram and his father, Sajid Akram, opened fire on a Jewish festival celebrating the first night of Hanukkah. Sajid was fatally shot by police and Naveed remains in custody ahead of his trial.
Mr Al Ahmed has been widely recognised for wrestling a gun from Sajid during the six-minute attack.
Mr Bitton had also run to Mr Al Ahmed’s side to confront Sajid.
Mr Lazaroff had assisted Rabbi Eli Schlanger, who died during the attack, in helping critically wounded NSW Police Constable Scott Dyson after he was shot.
Mr Lazaroff received his awards from Waverley Council in February.
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Ahmed Al Ahmed (right0 was presented with a Key to the City and a lifetime Waverley Beach Pass in recognition of his bravery during the December 14 shooting
Mr Al Ahmed was presented the awards on Wednesday night
