The Muslim hero Ahmed al-Ahmed, who disarmed one of the terrorists during the Bondi Beach massacre, was awarded a menorah for his selfless courage by a group of Jewish philanthropists at the Colel Chabad gala event.

Many of the previous year’s winners have gone on to found their own companies, which are now worth $12 billion collectively.

The American film revolves around Liat Atzili, a civics and history teacher kidnapped on Oct. 7, 2023, and held captive in the Gaza Strip until she returned to Israel in the first ceasefire and hostage-release deal in November 2023.

Bisan Owda, Al-Jazeera contributor with millions of followers, faces scrutiny over reported links to the Palestinian Front for the Liberation of Palestine.

Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli and President Herzog presented the award, with both officials praising Murray’s advocacy efforts.