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At least 11 people were killed and dozens more injured after gunmen opened fire during a Jewish holiday gathering at Bondi Beach in Sydney, according to Australian authorities. The attack, which occurred on the first day of Hanukkah, has been widely condemned as a targeted antisemitic act and has sparked an outpouring of grief and solidarity from world leaders.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described the shooting as a “targeted attack on Jewish Australians” during a time meant for joy, faith, and celebration. He emphasized that police and security agencies are working urgently to investigate the perpetrators and any individuals linked to the violence. Opposition Leader Sussan Ley said the nation is in deep mourning, noting that the attack struck at the heart of one of Australia’s most iconic and beloved communities.
International reactions were swift and forceful. Britain’s King Charles said he and Queen Camilla were appalled by what he called a “dreadful antisemitic terrorist attack,” praising police, emergency responders, and civilians whose actions helped prevent even greater tragedy. French President Emmanuel Macron expressed France’s solidarity with Australia and reaffirmed a commitment to fighting antisemitic hatred wherever it appears.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that antisemitism has no place in the world, while UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he was horrified by the deadly attack on families celebrating Hanukkah, a festival symbolizing peace and light. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called the shooting an attack on shared democratic values, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly condemned the act, reiterating India’s zero tolerance for terrorism.
Leaders from the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Israel, the European Union, Poland, Spain, Norway, Sweden, and Iran also issued statements condemning the violence and offering condolences to victims and their families. Many stressed the need to confront rising antisemitism and extremist violence globally.
As investigations continue, the Bondi Beach shooting stands as a stark reminder of the dangers of hatred and the urgent need for international cooperation to combat terrorism and protect vulnerable communities worldwide.
