Solidarity from Morocco

To whom it may concern,
To the families affected,
And to the leaders of Australia,

I write this letter with profound sadness following the horrific massacre at Bondi Beach. My first and deepest thoughts are with the victims and their families, whose pain and loss are beyond words. No message can ease such grief, but my heart and prayers are with you.

I am an Australian Jew who lived in Australia for many years before leaving the country three years ago. I have since been living in Morocco. I never imagined that one day I would feel compelled to say this so clearly and so painfully: I feel safer today as a Jew living in an Arab country than I did in Australia.

This reality is not only shocking — it is a tragic paradox.

What happened in Bondi Beach should never have occurred. Not only because it was morally unthinkable, but because there were warning signs, patterns, and lessons from the past that were tragically ignored. The sense of governmental laxity, neglect, and failure to act decisively weighs heavily today. When warning signs are known and not addressed, tragedy becomes not only an accident, but a failure of responsibility.

Living in Morocco, I have witnessed something that deeply contrasts with this failure. The Jewish community here lives openly, safely, and with dignity. The Moroccan people — Muslims and Jews alike — have been devastated by the news from Australia. I have personally felt their genuine sorrow and solidarity. This compassion crosses borders, cultures, and religions.

Under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the protection of the Jewish community is not symbolic — it is concrete, visible, and unwavering. Jewish heritage is preserved, synagogues are protected, and Jews feel safe. This is leadership that understands that security is not optional and coexistence must be actively protected.

It is my sincere hope that the Prime Minister of Australia and the current government take inspiration from such leadership — leadership that does not wait for tragedy before acting, and that understands that safeguarding lives is a sacred duty.

Australia is a country that once stood as a model of safety and social responsibility. The events at Bondi Beach must serve as a wake-up call. Mourning alone is not enough. Condolences must be followed by accountability, courage, and decisive change.

To the families who lost loved ones: you are not alone. Even thousands of kilometers away, in Morocco, your pain is felt, shared, and honored.

May their memories be a blessing.
And may such a tragedy never be allowed to happen again.

Respectfully,

A Jewish Australian living in Morocco