Following the terror attack at Bondi, there has been an outpouring of condolences from around the world.
Here’s what global leaders have said.
Australia
“What we saw yesterday was an act of pure evil, an act of antisemitism, an act of terrorism on our shores... The Jewish community are hurting today. Today, all Australians wrap our arms around them and say, we stand with you...
“Yesterday was indeed a dark day in our nation’s history, but we as a nation are stronger than the cowards who did this," Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Israel
“Antisemitism is a cancer. It spreads when leaders stay silent; it retreats when leaders act. I call upon [Australia] to replace weakness with action, appeasement with resolve…
“It requires the action of your Government, which you are not taking. And you have to, because history will not forgive hesitation and weakness. It will honour action and strength," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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UK
“My wife [Queen Camilla] and I are appalled and saddened by the most dreadful antisemitic terrorist attack on Jewish people attending the Chanukah celebration at Bondi Beach.
In times of hurt, Australians always rally together in unity and resolve. I know that the spirit of community and love that shines so brightly in Australia – and the light at the heart of the Chanukah Festival – will always triumph over the darkness of such evil," King Charles III.
“As we light the [menorah], our thoughts and prayers are with those murdered in the terrorist attack on Bondi Beach today, their loved ones and the whole Jewish community. Light will always win over darkness," British Prime Minister
Keir Starmer.
France
“France expresses its thoughts for the victims, the injured, and their loved ones.
It shares the pain of the Australian people and will continue to fight relentlessly against the antisemitic hatred that wounds us all, wherever it strikes,” French President Emmanuel Macron.
