Australian PM declares Sydney shooting a ‘terrorist’ attack targeting Jews

Web Desk: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has declared the shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach a ‘terrorist’ attack targeting a Jewish community event. New South Wales police say at least a dozen people were killed by two gunmen at the scene.

The Australian Prime Minister strongly condemned the armed attack that took place on Sunday evening at Sydney’s beach, describing the incident as an act of terrorism.

He stated that the Jewish community had gathered in Bondi to celebrate their religious festival, Hanukkah, with great enthusiasm, and that the terrorist attack specifically targeted the Jewish people. Most of the victims were Australian citizens.

Anthony Albanese expressed solidarity with the Jewish community and assured them that stringent security measures would be implemented going forward.

He emphasised that through national unity, protection would be provided to all Australians, including the Jewish community. Albanese also praised the prompt police response, noting that the swift action saved many lives.