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National Imams Council
Australia
(Australian National Imams Council) condemned
shooting
“terrifying” during a Jewish community event at Bondi Beach, Sydney, on Sunday (14/12).
The shooting that killed 10 people occurred during the celebration of Hanukkah, one of the Jewish holidays.
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“Our hearts, prayers and thoughts are with the victims, their families and all those who witnessed or were affected by this extremely traumatic attack,” the Australian National Imams Council said in a statement as quoted
AFP
.
“This is a moment for all Australians, including the Australian Muslim community, to stand together in unity, compassion and solidarity,” they added.
The video circulating on X shows people running on Bondi Beach when several shots and police sirens are heard.
ABC News
reported that apart from the 10 people killed, 12 other people were injured as a result of this shooting.One of the victims who died is suspected to be the perpetrator.However, the police have not confirmed these details.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called the shooting at Bondi Beach a shocking and very sad event.
“Police and emergency responders are on scene to save lives. My thoughts are with everyone affected,” Albanese said in an official statement shared by his office.
He also appealed to the public around the incident location to follow the directions of the New South Wales Police.
Quoted by Al Jazeera, the Australian Jewish Association reported that the shooting occurred when there was a Hanukkah celebration at the scene.
The Israeli government has also opened its voice.Israeli President Isaac Herzog condemned the incident.
“Our brothers and sisters in Sydney have been attacked by evil terrorists in an extremely brutal attack on the Jewish community who were lighting candles to celebrate Hanukkah at Bondi Beach,” Herzog said in a statement.
Even so, Australian authorities have not yet explained the details of the incident and the perpetrator of the shooting.
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