The 14th of December 2025 is a date now seared in Australian history forever. What happened at Bondi Beach on that awful day was the deadliest terrorist attack on our shores. Fifteen innocent people were killed and 40 more injured when two gunmen unleashed evil. But out of the devastation, accounts of incredible bravery emerged. And of the many people who showed courage under fire, Ahmed Al Ahmed’s story is especially significant. Video beamed around the world proved how, without any regard for his own safety, he confronted and overpowered one of the attackers.

For the premiere of its 48th season, Dimity Clancey presents a special edition of 60 MINUTES as Ahmed Al Ahmed returns to Bondi for the first time and reveals in extraordinary detail his role in saving countless lives. Mr Al Ahmed tells Clancey what possessed him to tackle one of the alleged terrorists, Sajid Akram, and the words he screamed as he disarmed the gunman. He also answers the question many have asked: Why, when he had the chance, did he not shoot Akram? Mr Al Ahmed provides a gripping explanation of his actions in the Bondi attack; a moment in time Australians wished had never happened, but are so thankful that people like Ahmed Al Ahmed were there to provide help.

Reporter: Dimity Clancey
Producers: Anne Worthington, Sheree Gibson
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, AT 8.45PM ON CHANNEL 9 & 9NOW 

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Wednesday 18 February, 2026