Australia PM Anthony Albanese visits Bondi hero Ahmed al Ahmed in hospital
"Your heart is strong", Anthony Albanese tells the father-of-two, calling him "a true Australian hero".
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"Your heart is strong", PM Anthony Albanese told the father-of-two, later calling him "the best of our country".
The fruit shop owner, who was born and raised in Syria, was shot several times in the shoulder after tackling one of the alleged gunmen. Albanese said Mr Ahmed would "undergo further surgery" on Wednesday.
At least 15 people have been confirmed dead after Sunday's attack in Sydney during an event to mark the first night of Hanukkah.
Police have declared the attack as a terrorist incident targeting the Jewish community.
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