{"id":193656,"date":"2025-12-15T04:30:40","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T04:30:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quixnet.net\/wpinstance\/benjamin-netanyahu-blames-anthony-albanese-for-bondi-beach-terror-attack-as-world-leaders-express-horror-the-guardian\/"},"modified":"2025-12-15T04:30:40","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T04:30:40","slug":"benjamin-netanyahu-blames-anthony-albanese-for-bondi-beach-terror-attack-as-world-leaders-express-horror-the-guardian","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quixnet.net\/wpinstance\/benjamin-netanyahu-blames-anthony-albanese-for-bondi-beach-terror-attack-as-world-leaders-express-horror-the-guardian\/","title":{"rendered":"Benjamin Netanyahu blames Anthony Albanese for Bondi beach terror attack, as world leaders express horror – The Guardian"},"content":{"rendered":"

Israeli prime minister claims the Australian government \u2018let the disease\u2019 of antisemitism spread \u2018and the result is the horrific attacks on Jews we saw today\u2019
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Leaders around the world expressed their horror at Sunday\u2019s terrorist attack on Bondi beach, in which at least 16 people died<\/a>, mixed in some cases with harsh words for the Australian government for alleged shortcomings in tackling antisemitism over the past two years.
The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said he had written to his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese, in August, warning that the government\u2019s decision to recognise a Palestinian state<\/a> \u201cpours fuel on the antisemitic fire \u2026 emboldens those who menace Australian Jews and encourages the Jew hatred now stalking your streets\u201d. He claimed Albanese had \u201creplaced weakness with weakness and appeasement with more appeasement\u201d.
\u201cYour government did nothing to stop the spread of antisemitism in Australia. You did nothing to curb the cancer cells that were growing inside your country. You took no action. You let the disease spread and the result is the horrific attacks on Jews we saw today.\u201d
Albanese declined to respond directly when asked about Netanyahu\u2019s comments at a media conference on Monday morning.
\u201cThis is a moment for national unity,\u201d Albanese said in response. \u201cThis is a moment for Australians to come together. That\u2019s precisely what we\u2019ll be doing.\u201d
Netanyahu praised the actions of a bystander who wrestled the gun from one of the attackers<\/a>, saying he saluted \u201ca Muslim brave man\u201d who prevented the death of \u201cinnocent Jews\u201d (the man\u2019s religion was unconfirmed as of Monday morning).
\u201cBut we are worrying right now about our people, our safety, and we do not remain silent,\u201d Netanyahu said. \u201cWe fight those who try to annihilate us.\u201d
The Israeli president, Isaac Herzog, said in a video message posted online that \u201cvile terrorists deliberately targeted innocent Jewish families celebrating the first night of Hanukah\u201d.
\u201cThe people of Israel stand together with all of you in this very dark and difficult moment \u2026 the Jewish people are strong, resilient and united, and our message is clear: the Hanukah lights must go on and will be lit all over the world, especially in Bondi beach, in Sydney and all over Australia.\u201d
The US president, Donald Trump<\/a>, said it was \u201ca terrible attack\u201d and \u201can antisemitic attack, obviously\u201d. He said he wanted to pay his respects \u201cto everybody\u201d.
The secretary of state, Marco Rubio, said the US strongly condemned the attack. \u201cAntisemitism has no place in this world. Our prayers are with the victims of this horrific attack, the Jewish community, and the people of Australia.\u201d
The former US president Barack Obama said he and his wife, Michelle, were praying for the families mourning victims of the attack. \u201cFor everyone lighting a candle tonight, may the glow of the menorah brighten your darkest moments,\u201d he wrote on X.
The UK prime minister, Keir Starmer, said the news was \u201cdeeply distressing\u201d. \u201cThe United Kingdom sends our thoughts and condolences to everyone affected by the appalling ‍attack in Bondi beach.\u201d
King Charles said he and Camilla were \u201cappalled and saddened by the most dreadful antisemitic terrorist attack\u201d. \u201cOur hearts go out to everyone who has been affected so dreadfully, including the police officers who were injured while protecting members of their community \u2026 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 \u2013 and the light at the heart of the Chanukah festival \u2013 will always triumph over the darkness of such evil.\u201d
The New Zealand prime minister, Christopher Luxon, said he was shocked by the distressing scenes at Bondi, \u201ca place that Kiwis visit every day\u201d.
\u201cMy thoughts, and the thoughts of all New Zealanders, are with those affected,\u201d he said. \u201cAustralia and New Zealand are closer than friends, we\u2019re family.\u201d
The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said: \u201cUkraine stands in solidarity with Australia in the face of the brutal terrorist attack \u2026 which targeted the Jewish community at the start of Hanukkah \u2026 Terror and hatred must never prevail \u2013 they must be defeated everywhere and every time.\u201d
The United Nations secretary general, Ant\u00f3nio Guterres, wrote on X: \u201cI am horrified and condemn today\u2019s heinous deadly attack on Jewish families gathered in Sydney to celebrate Hanukkah.
\u201cMy heart is with the Jewish community worldwide on this first day of Hanukkah, a festival celebrating the miracle of peace and light vanquishing darkness.\u201d<\/p>\n

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