The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack that occurred at a Jewish gathering in the city of Sydney, Australia, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries.
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.
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.