The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has confirmed the killing of a senior Hezbollah terrorist, Zakaria Yahya al-Hajj, in an airstrike carried out in the Jwaya area of southern Lebanon, hours after it confirmed the killing of two Hezbollah terrorists in the region.
The death toll from the shooting targeting the Jewish community celebrating the first day of Hanukkah at Australia's Bondi Beach has risen to 16, while at least 40 people remain hospitalised, New South Wales (NSW) Police confirmed on Monday.
US President Donald Trump has stated that people celebrating Hanukkah should not be worried about their safety and should "celebrate proudly," following a shooting that targeted the Jewish community at Australia's Bondi Beach and killed at least 11 people, CNN reported.
Expressing solidarity with those affected, the FBI Director urged public support for the victims, stating, "Please keep the victims and their families in your prayers."
At least 11 people were killed and dozens injured in a shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach during a Hanukkah celebration. Police declared it a terrorist attack targeting the Jewish community. Australian leaders and world leaders condemned the violence and expressed solidarity with victims.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned the Bondi Beach mass shooting as a devastating terror attack, said it targeted Jewish Australians on Hanukkah, praised those who helped victims, and urged national unity, stressing there is no place for hate, violence or terrorism in Au
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned the terrorist attack in Australia targeting a Jewish celebration, rejected antisemitism, and expressed prayers and solidarity with the victims, the Jewish community, and the people of Australia.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the terrorist attack at Australia's Bondi Beach during Hanukkah celebrations, offered condolences to the victims' families, expressed solidarity with Australia, and reaffirmed India's zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism.
India on Sunday "categorically rejected" the assertions made by the interim Government of Bangladesh, responding to Dhaka's recent press note and clarifying its position amid heightened diplomatic exchanges between the two neighbours.
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.
Six Bangladeshi peacekeepers were killed and eight injured in a terrorist attack on a UN base in Abyei, Sudan. Clashes with militants are ongoing as authorities carry out rescue and medical operations in the disputed border region between Sudan and South Sudan.