### Syrian Refugee Commended for Heroic Actions During Hamburg Train Station Attack

A courageous 19-year-old Syrian refugee residing in Germany has been recognized as a hero after intervening in an attack at Hamburg's main railway station, which left 18 people injured. Police have arrested a 39-year-old German woman believed to be experiencing psychological distress, and she has since been placed in psychiatric care. Fortunately, all the injured individuals are reported to be in stable condition.

The hero of the incident, Muhammad Al Muhammad, was on his way home to Buchholz, located 25 kilometers from Hamburg, after visiting a friend. While waiting for his train, Muhammad observed a woman brandishing a knife, prompting chaos as people fled the scene. "I decided to run in the other direction and stop the woman," Muhammad recounted to the German news magazine Der Spiegel.

In a decisive moment, another man, described by Muhammad as being Chechen, intervened by kicking the woman in the knee, causing her to collapse. Muhammad quickly pinned her down, immobilizing her hands against her rucksack to prevent any further movements. "The woman didn't scream, she didn't resist," he noted.

Police arrived shortly after and, with their weapons drawn, instructed Muhammad to move away from the subdued assailant. He complied by raising his hands and slowly stepping back. Der Spiegel confirmed that the swift actions of both Muhammad and the other man most likely averted additional injuries.

The story of Muhammad's bravery has resonated throughout Germany, especially given the ongoing efforts by the far-right party Alternative für Deutschland to link migration to crime. Despite studies, such as one conducted by the Munich-based Ifo Institute, showing no correlation between migration and higher crime rates, the narrative continues to be pushed in political and media circles.

Journalist and political commentator Gilda Sahebi emphasized the significance of Muhammad's story in Germany's Die Tageszeitung newspaper. "The political and public debate is now so dripping with racist toxicity that it is necessary to tell the story of Muhammad Al Muhammad," Sahebi wrote. Muhammad, who hails from near Aleppo and arrived in Germany as a refugee in 2022, serves as a powerful counter-narrative to prejudiced views.

Following his intervention, Muhammad was questioned by police but eventually released. Reflecting on the incident, he said, "The police thanked me and bought me a cappuccino. That made me very happy." His actions have not only helped save lives but have also sparked an important conversation about the contributions and heroism of refugees.