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Hero of Bondi Beach Attack Dines with M. Night Shyamalan

1/15/2026

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Ahmed al-Ahmed, the civilian who disarmed a gunman during the Bondi Beach attack in December 2025, met M. Night Shyamalan on January 12, 2026.
Video footage of him tackling a terrorist went viral, boosting his public profile.
He posted a dinner photo with Shyamalan on Instagram, calling it a warm, delightful evening.
The December 14 Sydney attack left 15 people dead; gunmen Sajid and Naveed Akram were killed by police.

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Story summary

Ahmed al-Ahmed, the civilian who disarmed a gunman during the Bondi Beach attack in December 2025, met M. Night Shyamalan on January 12, 2026.
Video footage of him tackling a terrorist went viral, boosting his public profile.
He posted a dinner photo with Shyamalan on Instagram, calling it a warm, delightful evening.
The December 14 Sydney attack left 15 people dead; gunmen Sajid and Naveed Akram were killed by police.