A mass capturing at a Jewish pageant at Bondi Seashore within the Australian metropolis of Sydney has killed not less than 11 individuals and wounded 29 in what was a grisly, uncommon prevalence for the nation.
Authorities stated the “terrorist” incident on Sunday was “designed to target Sydney’s Jewish community on the primary day of Hanukkah” as a whole lot of individuals gathered for an occasion known as Chanukah by the Sea.
Countries around the world condemned the lethal assault.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
The Australian chief condemned the “focused” assault, saying: “What was unleashed at present is past comprehension.”
Albanese additionally addressed the Jewish group instantly.
“As prime minister, on behalf of all Australians, to the Jewish group: We stand with you, we embrace you and we reaffirm tonight that you’ve got each proper to be happy with who you’re and what you imagine,” Albanese stated. “You might have the suitable to worship and research and work and stay in peace and security.
“You need to by no means should endure the loss that you’ve got suffered at present. We’ll dedicate each useful resource required to ensure you are secure and guarded.”
New Zealand
In neighbouring New Zealand, Chris Luxon, its prime minister, reiterated the 2 nations’ shut bond.
“Australia and New Zealand are nearer than associates. We’re household. I’m shocked by the distressing scenes at Bondi, a spot that Kiwis go to day-after-day. My ideas and the ideas of all New Zealanders are with these affected,” Luxon stated.
United States
The US “strongly condemns” the assault, Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated.
“Antisemitism has no place on this world. Our prayers are with the victims of this horrific assault, the Jewish group, and the individuals of Australia,” he wrote in a put up on X.
United Nations
UN Secretary-Common Antonio Guterres stated he was “horrified” by the “heinous” capturing.
“I’m horrified and condemn at present’s heinous lethal assault on Jewish households gathered in Sydney to have fun Hanukkah,” he posted on X.
“My coronary heart is with the Jewish group worldwide on this primary day of Hanukkah.”
Israel
Israeli President Isaac Herzog described the assault as “merciless”.
“Our brothers and sisters in Sydney have been attacked by vile terrorists in a really merciless assault on Jews who went to mild the primary candle of Hanukkah on Bondi Seashore,” Herzog stated in an announcement.
“Again and again we known as on the Australian authorities to take motion and battle in opposition to the big wave of antisemitism that’s plaguing Australian society,” he additionally stated in a put up on X.
United Kingdom
Keir Starmer, the UK’s prime minister, said: “Deeply distressing information from Australia. The UK sends our ideas and condolences to everybody affected by the appalling assault in Bondi Seashore.”
Germany
Friedrich Merz, Germany’s chancellor, stated he was shocked by the incident.
“The anti-Semitic assault at Bondi Seashore throughout Hanukkah leaves me completely shocked. My ideas are with the victims and their households. That is an assault on our shared values. We should battle anti-Semitism – right here in Germany and all over the world,” Merz stated.
France
Emmanuel Macron, France’s president, stated his nation would proceed to battle in opposition to anti-Semitism.
“France extends its ideas to the victims, the injured and their family members. We share the ache of the Australian individuals and can proceed to battle relentlessly in opposition to anti-Semitic hatred, which hurts us all wherever it strikes,” Macron stated.
The Netherlands
Dick Schoof, the Dutch prime minister, said: “Surprising and alarming studies from Australia of a horrific assault in Sydney that has left many individuals useless or injured. I’ve conveyed my sympathy and help to Prime Minister Albanese on this darkish day for Australia.”
Finland
Alexander Stubb, Finland’s president, prolonged his condolences to Australia’s Jewish inhabitants.
“Tonight’s terrorist assault on the Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Seashore was surprising and devastating. Our ideas are with the households and family members of the victims in addition to the entire Jewish group in Australia,” Stubb stated.
Iran
Tehran denounced the “terror” incident, Ministry of International Affairs spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stated.
“We condemn the violent assault in Sydney, Australia. Terror and killing of human beings, wherever dedicated, is rejected and condemned,” Baghaei stated on X.
European Union
European Fee President Ursula von der Leyen stated she was “shocked” by the capturing.
“I ship my heartfelt condolences to the households and family members of the victims.”
Kaja Kallas, the EU’s overseas coverage chief, stated the “appalling act of violence in opposition to the Jewish group should be unequivocally condemned.”
Norway
Jonas Gahr Retailer, Norway’s prime minister, stated he was “shocked by the horrific assault at Bondi Seashore, Australia, throughout a Jewish Hanukkah occasion”.
Italy
Giorgia Meloni, Italy’s prime minister, stated she “firmly” condemns “any type of violence and antisemitism”.
“Italy expresses its sorrow for the victims, stands in solidarity with their family, the injured and the Jewish communities, and renews its friendship in the direction of the Australian individuals,” Meloni stated.
Spain
Jose Manuel Albares, Spain’s overseas minister, stated he was “horrified” by the assault.
“My solidarity with the victims and their family members, with the individuals and authorities of Australia. Hate, antisemitism and violence don’t have any place in our societies.”
Eire
Helen McEntee, Eire’s overseas minister, stated: “I need to specific my shock and horror on the antisemitic assault on a Jewish group celebrating first day of Hanukkah. … All my ideas are with the victims and their family members and the individuals of Australia.”
Qatar
Qatar’s Ministry of International Affairs denounced the assault and prolonged its condolences to the households affected.
“Qatar renews its place condemning violence, terrorism and criminality regardless of the motives,” the ministry stated.
UK’s chief rabbi
The UK’s chief rabbi has known as the capturing an “unspeakable tragedy”.
In a social media put up, Ephraim Mirvis, who serves as the pinnacle rabbi for the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth, stated: “Completely heartbreaking information is rising of an unspeakable atrocity.”
The rabbi known as for individuals to “be part of me in praying for everybody affected by this heinous act.”
Australian Nationwide Imams Council
A significant Australian Muslim organisation condemned the Bondi Seashore capturing as a “horrific” act of violence.
“Our hearts, ideas and prayers are with the victims, their households, and all those that witnessed or have been affected by this deeply traumatic assault,” the Australian Nationwide Imams Council stated in an announcement.
“This can be a second for all Australians, together with the Australian Muslim group, to face collectively in unity, compassion, and solidarity,” it added.
