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King Charles among world leaders to condemn ‘appalling’ Bondi Beach shooting

Reuters
Australian PM condemns ‘act of evil’ after 11 killed in terror attack on Jewish community
  • Gunmen opened fire during a Jewish holiday event at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Sunday, killing at least 11 people and wounding dozens.
  • Australian officials confirmed the incident was a targeted attack on Jewish Australians on the first day of Hanukkah.
  • King Charles expressed his profound sadness and horror at the "dreadful antisemitic terrorist attack," praising the heroic actions of police and emergency services.
  • The Prince and Princess of Wales conveyed their deepest condolences to the victims' families and the Jewish community, also acknowledging the bravery of emergency responders.
  • World leaders, including the Prime Ministers of New Zealand and Israel, and European officials, condemned the attack, emphasising the need to combat antisemitism and hatred.
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