World Condemns Antisemitic Terrorist Attack in Sydney

French President Emmanuel Macron expressed condolences to Australia for the "antisemitic terrorist" attack. "France shares the pain of the Australian people and will continue to fight tirelessly against antisemitic hatred that wounds us all, wherever it strikes," Macron wrote on social media. "We must put an end to this antisemitism, here in Germany and around the world," he wrote on X. The New Zealand Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, also reaffirmed his government's support for Australia. King Charles III and his wife, Camilla, expressed being "horrified and deeply saddened by the appalling antisemitic terrorist attack," noting he is also the head of state of Australia. Israel's President, Isaac Herzog, condemned the attack and urged the Australian government to combat "the huge wave of antisemitism". US Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrote on X: "The United States strongly condemns the terrorist attack in Australia targeting a Jewish celebration." Argentina's President, Javier Milei, wrote on his X account: "Horror." The Government of Panama condemned the events at Bondi Beach, Australia, which have left 11 dead, in an attack directed at the Jewish community, perpetrated on the first day of Hanukkah and declared an act of terrorism. "The Government of Panama expresses its full solidarity with the people and Government of Australia, as well as with the Hebrew community, in the face of this unjustifiable act of violence that attacks life, peaceful coexistence and religious freedom," Panama's Foreign Ministry stated. The international community also condemned the terrorist attack against the Jewish community in Sydney that occurred during a celebration for the start of the Jewish festival of Hanukkah, which left 12 dead and 29 injured, and warned against antisemitism. "Antisemitism has no place in this world." "The UK sends our thoughts and condolences to all affected by the terrible attack at Bondi Beach." "Australia and New Zealand are closer than friends; we are family." Other European countries like Spain and Poland also condemned the attack suffered by the Jewish community on a Sydney beach. "His call for a Palestinian state is pouring fuel on the fire of antisemitism." "My heart is with the Jewish communities around the world on this first day of Hanukkah, a festival that celebrates the miracle of peace and light that overcomes darkness," added the Secretary-General. "Europe stands in solidarity with Australia and Jewish communities worldwide." Likewise, Arab countries like Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Lebanon, and Jordan also condemned the Sydney attack, rejecting "terrorism" and warning against hate speech and "extremism". UN Secretary-General António Guterres wrote on social media X: "I am horrified and condemn the atrocious deadly attack perpetrated today against Jewish families gathered in Sydney to celebrate Hanukkah." Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu linked the "call for a Palestinian state" by Australia to the Sydney shooting. "They reward Hamas terrorists," he stated. "We are united against violence, antisemitism, and hate," said Von der Leyen in a social media message. "The holiday that reminds us that light conquers darkness." "Deeply distressing news from Australia," wrote British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on X. Other geographically distant countries from Australia, such as Argentina, also condemned the attack. From Europe, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen was "shocked by the tragic attack." "They do it at the start of Hanukkah." European national leaders, such as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, also expressed their consternation in the same vein. "The holiday in which the few defeat the many." "This is an attack on our common values." "And this is so 'because the victory in battle does not depend on the number of soldiers but on the forces that come from heaven.'" "I am horrified by the harrowing scenes in Bondi," he expressed in a message via Facebook. "Strength!"