House Speaker Mike Johnson meets Ahmed Al-Ahmed, the Muslim man who confronted and disarmed one of the Bondi Beach gunmen. (@SpeakerJohnson/X)
A Chabad spokesperson told Fox News Digital that Ulman invited Al-Ahmed to accompany him to the U.S. so they could promote shared community values and tell stories of the heroes of the day, many of whom did not survive their confrontations with the gunmen.
During their visit to the U.S., Ulman and Al-Ahmed visited the Ohel Chabad Lubavitch in Queens, N.Y., where the late leader of the movement, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, is buried. The site has been visited by numerous politicians, including President Donald Trump.
Ulman presided over many of the funerals for the Bondi Beach victims, as they were members of his community. In the weeks since the tragedy, he has become a prominent voice for the Jews of Australia..
Chabad was the organization hosting the Dec. 14 Hanukkah event that turned deadly when two gunmen opened fire at the crowd of people gathering to celebrate the Festival of Lights. At least 15 people were killed in the attack.
Ahmed Al-Ahmed, a Muslim man who confronted and disarmed one of the Bondi Beach shooters, was honored at the Colel Chabad awards gala. (Itzik Belenitzki/Colel Chabad)
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Al-Ahmed was in attendance at the annual Colel Chabad where he was honored by the organization. Al-Ahmed was introduced by Ulman, who hailed him as a hero. Additionally, Al-Ahmed received an award at the gala, which was a Hanukkah menorah in a glass case with a plaque that read "Light Will Win." It was presented to Al-Ahmed by billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman.
Fox News Digital reached out to Johnson's office for comment.
Rachel Wolf is a breaking news writer for Fox News Digital and FOX Business.
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