SYDNEY.- Two armed men Nine people were shot this Sunday at Bondi Beach, Sydney, during the celebration of a Jewish holiday. The police killed one of the attackers. 12 other people were injured And The second shooter was arrestedas reported ABCwhich quoted a police spokesman on site.
The New South Wales Police confirmed this on their social network account X the first tally of victims of an event recorded this Sunday at around 09:45 a.m. (local time).
In their message, police confirmed that “two men They opened fire in a public square on Bondi Beach” and confirmed the deaths of “ten people, including a man believed to be one of the shooters,” while “The second suspected shooter is in critical condition“Authorities also confirmed the additional eleven injured, including two police officers.
In the last few hours, a video began to circulate on social networks showing one of the witnesses to the situation who was there and performed an incredible feat. The civilian grabbed one of the terrorists from behind and he took out the gun with which he fired.
The Prime Minister of the country, Anthony Albaneseissued a statement deploring the “shocking and disturbing scenes” in Bondi, confirming injuries following the incident and calling for a response urgent meeting his security cabinet.
“Police and emergency services are working on the scene to save lives. My condolences go out to all those affected. We are working with New South Wales Police and will provide further updates as further information is confirmed,” he said.
The coastal town’s classic beach was the scene of a celebration Jewish holiday Hanukkahwhich starts this Sunday. Nails 2000 peopleAccording to participants, had gathered for this event.
Although the Australian authorities You have not yet linked the event directly to the eventthe President of Israel, Isaac Dukehe reported a “heinous terrorist attack against the Jews who lit the first Hanukkah candles on Bondi Beach” and called on the Australian government to take strong action against what he called “Wave of anti-Semitism” in the country.
“Our hearts are with them. “The heart of the entire nation of Israel beats strong at this moment as we pray for the recovery of the injured, we pray for them and we pray for those who lost their lives,” he wrote in an official statement on his X account, concluding: “We continue to reiterate our warning to the Australian government to act and fight against this.” A huge wave of anti-Semitism is sweeping Australian society“.
For his part, Israel’s ultra-nationalist minister of national security, Itamar Ben Gvirlinked to what happened to that Australian government’s decision to recognize the Palestinian state. “The hands of the Australian government are stained with the blood of the murdered,” he charged.
The Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterresalso condemned “the cruel and deadly attack” on “Jewish families who had gathered in Sydney to celebrate Hanukkah.” “On this first day of Hanukkah, a holiday that celebrates the miracle of peace and light that conquers darkness, my heart goes out to the global Jewish community,” Guterres added.
A “shocked” President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyenexpressed his “most sincerest condolences” to the families and loved ones of the victims before making the statement Europe’s support for “Australia and Jewish communities around the world” against “violence, anti-Semitism and hatred”.
The President of the European Parliament also reacted: Roberta MetsolaWHO connected the event with the celebration. “I was horrified when I saw the images that emerged of the horrific attack on so many people on Bondi Beach at the start of Hanukkah celebrations,” she said in her report. X. “All my thoughts are with the victims and the wider Jewish community in Australia and beyond,” he added.
The British Prime Minister, Keir Starmerdeplored the “deeply disturbing news from Australia” and, on behalf of the country, sent its “thoughts and condolences to all those affected by the horrific attack in Bondi.”
European Press Agency
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