Ahmed al-Ahmed became a hero after he tackled and took a gun from a shooter at Bondi beach. The 43-year-old father of two is now in critical but stable condition in Sydney's St George hospital. The attack happened during a Hanukah celebration on Sunday evening, killing at least 16 people including one gunman. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese praised al-Ahmed's bravery, saying he acted "at great risk to himself." Al-Ahmed's cousin said he acted because he "couldn't bear to see people dying." He had just been having coffee when the shooting began. Al-Ahmed was shot four to five times, mainly in the shoulder, during the struggle. His family, who recently arrived in Sydney from Syria, call him a hero. Despite the injury, al-Ahmed told his cousin, "God gave me courage" and said he does not regret his actions. Australians for Syria Association media director Lubaba Alhmidi AlKahil called al-Ahmed "a superhero" and spoke of the strong community support around him. The tragedy also raises fears about growing prejudice, but AlKahil said, "Our religion is a religion of peace and we are very peaceful people. This proves that."