Messages of support as world reels from Bondi shooting
Political and religious leaders across the world have voiced their support, as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says "we will do whatever is necessary to stamp out antisemitism."
The Jewish Independent
Visitors mourn in front of Bondi Pavilion at Bondi Beach on December 15, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (George Chan / Stringer, Getty Images)
Published: 15 December 2025
Last updated: 23 December 2025
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
"This was an attack deliberately targeted at the Jewish community on the first day of Chanukah, which of course should be a joyous celebration.
"The Jewish community are hurting today. Today, all Australians wrap our arms around them and say, we stand with you.
"We will do whatever is necessary to stamp out antisemitism. It is a scourge and we will eradicate it together."
"We need to send a strong and clear repudiation of antisemitism in all of its forms. In all of its forms. There is no tolerance for racism or Jewish hatred in New South Wales or Australia.
"And we need to be clear and unambiguous that we will fight it everywhere we see it, whether it's destructive, horrible acts of violence or chance mottos and internet posts on the internet.
"Wherever it is, we need to fight antisemitism. It is toxic. It is cancerous within a community. And as you can see from last night, it leads to devastating, devastating implications for the people of our country."
Opposition leader Sussan Ley
"Australians are in deep mourning tonight, with hateful violence striking at the heart of an iconic Australian community, a place we all know so well and love, Bondi.
"The loss of life from this attack is significant and I join with the Prime Minister in urging all Australians to follow official advice from police and relevant authorities.
"This attack occurred as our Jewish community came together at the Chanukah by the Sea celebration. This was a celebration of peace and hope for the future, severed by hate.
"My heart is with Australia's Jewish community tonight, particularly those in the eastern suburbs of Sydney — people I know well.
"Today we stand together as Australians against hate in this moment of profound tragedy and shock."
Greens senators Larissa Waters, Mehreen Faruqi and David Shoebridge
"We send love to the dozens of people who remain in care, and hope for their swift recovery. Australia is with each of you.
"Our heart is with the Jewish community who are grappling with this mass shooting, grieving loved ones, and are again fearing for their safety. Antisemitism has no place in our community, and we join all Australians in rejecting this appalling act of hatred.
"This terror attack on the Jewish community is an attack on all of us. This reprehensible act of antisemitic violence is not who we are. We are a nation of many peoples who open the door to those in need, and pull together in crisis."
Vigil outside the Australian High Commission in London, following the terrorist attack at Bondi Beach (James Manning/PA/via Getty Images)
Australian Muslim Community
"The Australian National Imams Council (ANIC), the Council of Imams NSW and the Australian Muslim community unequivocally condemn the horrific shootings in Bondi.
"These acts of violence and crimes have no place in our society. Those responsible must be held fully accountable and face the full force of the law.
"Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families, and all those who witnessed or were affected by this deeply traumatic attack. We acknowledge the pain, fear, and distress felt across the community and extend our sincere compassion and support to all who are grieving.
"We urge the community to remain vigilant, exercise caution, and support one another during this challenging time.
"This is a moment for all Australians, including the Australian Muslim community, to stand together in unity, compassion, and solidarity, rejecting violence in all its forms and affirming our shared commitment to social harmony and the safety of all Australians."
Israeli President Isaac Herzog
"Our hearts go out to everyone who has been affected so dreadfully, including the police officers who were injured while protecting members of their community. We commend the police, emergency services and members of the public whose heroic actions no doubt prevented even greater horror and tragedy.
“In times of hurt, Australians always rally together in unity and resolve. I know that the spirit of community and love that shines so brightly in Australia – and the light at the heart of the Chanukah Festival – will always triumph over the darkness of such evil."
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio
"The United States strongly condemns the terrorist attack in Australia targeting a Jewish celebration. Antisemitism has no place in this world. Our prayers are with the victims of this horrific attack, the Jewish community, and the people of Australia."
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer
"Chanukah should be a time of celebration and joy. The news that the Bondi Beach attack was an antisemitic terrorist attack against Jewish families at a Chanukah event is sickening."
French President Emmanuel Macron
"France extends its thoughts to the victims, the injured and their loved ones. We share the pain of the Australian people and will continue to fight relentlessly against antisemitic hatred, which hurts us all, wherever it strikes."
Peacebuilders Rami Elhanan and Bassam Aramim
"All our dear friends in Australia:
It was very very brutal and terror attack.
We Just hope and pray that all our friends from the Jewish community there are ok and safe.
Sir Mick Davis and Mike Prashker, Co-Founders of The London Initiative
"Everyone associated with The London Initiative stands in solidarity with our Australian members and the entire Australian Jewish community following the despicable terror attack in Sydney.
"Only last month we visited Sydney and Melbourne as guests of TJI and were grateful for the warm hospitality we received from a community facing antisemitic hatred on an unprecedented scale. The murders in Bondi show where that hatred leads.
"We mourn together with the families of the victims and the community. The connections between Jewish communities around the world and all citizens of Israel are unbreakable. We stand together, committed to our shared values and determined to fight hatred."
Comments1
Adam15 December at 06:20 am
Nice to see Aus Muslim Council made a statement and revealed their state of decay by not mentioning that victims were Jewish or that it was an antisemitic attack. THIS self incrimination speaks louder than any accusation.