
By a statement, the gThe government of Javier Milei condemned this Sunday “the terrorist attack” which caused several deaths and many injuries in Sydney, Australiacelebrated as a Jewish holiday. Again, The president himself published a publication on his social networks in which he “took advantage of the opportunity” to criticize “political figures and journalists” and accused them of promoting this type of events..
“The Argentine Republic strongly condemns the terrorist attack that took place today in Australia, resulting in deaths and numerous injuries. This act of violence was directed against innocent civilians, in particular against Jewish families, who had gathered to celebrate the holiday of Hanukkah,” the Foreign Ministry said.
“The Argentine government expresses its condolences to the families of the victims and expresses its solidarity with the Australian people, especially the Jewish community, which is the target of this attack motivated by hate and intolerance.”added the official text.
“Argentina reiterates that anti-Semitism represents a serious threat to democratic coexistence and fundamental values, and reiterates its full condemnation of all forms of terrorism and violent extremism, regardless of the motivation or place of occurrence.”the statement says.
Finally, the government reiterated that the country “renews its commitment to the protection of religious communities and their freedom of belief, as well as to international cooperation to prevent, combat and eliminate terrorism in all its manifestations.”
From your account of X, y through a post entitled “Cognitive Dissonance”The national president accused “politicians and media workers (“journalists”)” of being the ones who “promote the woke, left-wing and anti-capitalist ideas that lead to these results.”
“Instead of expressing empty condolences, remember this the next time you want to execute those of us who defend the ideas of freedom and Western values in the public square of rejection,” Milei said.
This Sunday, two men shot and killed 11 people on Bondi Beach in Sydney, one of Australia’s most popular beaches, during celebrations of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. Authorities described the attack as “terrorist” and “anti-Semitic.”
Emergency services transported 29 injured people to area hospitals, New South Wales Police reported. One of the suspects in the attack has died and the second is in critical condition, police added.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said in a televised address that it was “a targeted attack on Australian Jews” on the first day of Hanukkah, a holiday known as the Festival of Lights that should have been “a day of joy, a celebration of faith.”
Local police described the shooting as a “terrorist” act and said they found “improvised explosive devices” linked to the “deceased criminal” in a vehicle near the beach. Sources said the shooting occurred during an event with nearly 1,000 attendees.
With information from the AFP agency