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Dale Vince criticised for post about Bondi attack

Antisemitic Bondi Beach attack was 'inspired by Islamic State,' Australia's police boss says

Green energy tycoon Dale Vince has faced criticism for a social media post made after the terror attack at Bondi Beach, which targeted a Hanukkah celebration and killed 15 people.
Mr Vince's original post suggested that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "wants antisemitism to be a thing" and linked it to Israel's actions in Palestine.
Health and care minister Stephen Kinnock urged Mr Vince to apologise for the post and indicated that the Labour Party might reconsider accepting future donations from him.
Mr Vince later said that his words were "not intended to excuse or legitimise terrorism, or any form of racism", saying they were aimed solely at Mr Netanyahu.
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch labelled Mr Vince's statement "morally repugnant", while a Labour Party spokesperson condemned the "antisemitic terrorist attack".