In an earlier post, Al-Ahmed shared an injury update with Rudd, saying doctors believed he was still months away from a full recovery. My blood for my country, Australia and for human beings around the whole world, anywhere and any place,” Al-Ahmed said. Bill Ackman, a hedge fund founder worth almost US$10 billion who donated $99,999 to a GoFundMe campaign for the Bondi hero, was also in attendance. “The menorah represents endurance, represents courage, represents persistence and, most of all, represents life and light in the darkness. Al-Ahmed described the trip as a “long journey, but a necessary one” as he seeks specialist care for his injuries.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 11, 2026 08:14 UTC