At a press conference, New South Wales authorities updated the number of victims from this Sunday’s attack: there are twelve confirmed fatalities, following the shooting that took place on Bondi beach, on the outskirts of Sydney.
Police say that around a thousand people were there, to mark the beginning of the Jewish celebration of Hanukkah, and consider it to be a “terrorist attack” aimed at the country’s Jewish community. The two shooters were neutralized, according to the same source; one of them was shot and the other is in custody, in the hospital, in a “critical” condition. The most recent data also indicates that there are at least twenty-nine injured.
The shooting, already classified as a terrorist attack by authorities, took place this Sunday, at nightfall, on Bondi beach, on the outskirts of Sydney.
Police say that around a thousand people were there, to mark the beginning of the Jewish celebration of Hanukkah. Images circulating on social media show two shooters shooting. THE new south wales police however, he called for images of the shooting to be sent to the authorities.
In one of these videos, published by the BBCa man can be seen disarming one of the alleged terrorists, in a gesture that the regional governor made a point of honoring: A “true hero”, said Chris Minns, at the same press conference. “I have no doubt that there are many, many people alive tonight because of your bravery.
The Australian Prime Minister meanwhile made an official statement, condemning the “devastating terrorist incident”, reinforcing the message from local authorities: “It is an attack directed at the Australian Jewish community on the first day of Hanukkah, which should be a day of joy, a celebration of faith; an act of evil, anti-Semitism, terrorism that has struck at the heart of our nation.”said Anthony Albanese.
“An attack on the Jews Australians is an attack against all Australians”, he further considered, promising to “eradicate this type of hatred, violence and terrorism”.
The shooting took place at nightfall in Australia, and the images circulating on the networks social show two shooters shooting. THE new south wales police however, he called for images of the shooting to be sent to the authorities.
In one of these videos,published by the BBCa man can be seen disarming one of the alleged terrorists, in a gesture that the regional governor was keen to honor: A “TRUE hero,” said Chris Minns, at the same press conference. “I have no doubt that there are many, many people alive tonight because of your bravery.
Israel calls on Australian government for action
In a statement from Jerusalem, the Israeli President, Isaac Herzog, condemned the “vile terrorist attack against Jews who were lighting the first Hanukkah candles”, and warned the Australian government to take action and fight against the “huge wave of anti-Semitism” in Australian society. “Our heart is with them. The heart of the entire nation of Israel is beating strong at this very moment, as we pray for the recovery of the injured, we pray for them and we pray for those who lost their lives.”
Em statementMarcelo Rebelo de Sousa condemned the violent terrorist attack carried out on Bondi Beach, which caused numerous deaths and injuries, including children”.
The President of the Republic reaffirms “condemnation of violence especially caused by hatred, namely anti-Semitism, racism, xenophobia, intolerance, which reminds us of the darkest times in our recent history, which attacks human dignity and respect for others“, reads on the official page of Presidency of the Republic.
António Costa, president of the European Council, reacted on the social network X, ensuring that “Europe is united against anti-Semitism”. Costa declares himself “deeply shocked by the horrible attack against those who celebrated the first night of Hanukkah” and expresses its solidarity with Australia and the community judaica all over the world.
Also on the official X account, the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, said she was “horrified” by the images of the attack on Bondi beach: “My thoughts are with the Jewish community”, she wrote.
António Guterres, secretary-general of the United Nations, also reacted on social media, condemning the “heinous and deadly attack against Jewish families gathered in Sydney to celebrate Hannukah”.