French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the Sydney attack targeting Hanukkah celebrations, calling it an antisemitic terrorist act. Expressing solidarity, he said France stands with the victims, the injured and their families, and shares the pain of the Australian people.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar condemned the terror attack on Hanukkah celebrations at Australia's Bondi Beach, expressing solidarity with the victims and their families and saying India stands with those affected.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed condolences over the deadly shooting at Australia's Bondi Beach, calling it deeply distressing. In a post on X, he said the United Kingdom stands with those affected and is monitoring the developing situation.
At least nine people were killed and several injured in a shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach, police said. One gunman was also killed. Authorities launched a major security operation, urged the public to avoid the area, and said investigations were ongoing.
Multiple people are feared dead after a mass shooting at Bondi Beach during a Hanukkah gathering, triggering panic and a police lockdown. Two suspects are in custody, at least one gunman is believed dead, and several others, including a police officer, were injured.
According to Australian reports, two gunmen opened fire on a menorah-lighting celebration at Sydney's popular Bondi Beach, attended by around 2,000 people. Numerous people were killed or injured.