UAE, other nations slam attack

"By once again firmly condemning all forms of violence and antisemitism, Italy expresses its own condolences for the victims," she added.

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German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, also in a post to X, said: "I am deeply shocked by the terrorist attack in Sydney -- an act of hatred directed against all Jews worldwide on the first day of Hanukkah. "My thoughts are with the families of those murdered, the injured and the Jewish community," he added.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky posted on X that his country "stands in solidarity with Australia in the face of the brutal terrorist attack at Bondi Beach, Sydney, which targeted the Jewish community. "Terror and hatred must never prevail — they must be defeated everywhere and every time," he said. A major Australian Muslim organisation also condemned the "horrific" shooting. "Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families, and all those who witnessed or were affected by this deeply traumatic attack," the Australian National Imams Council said, urging all Australians to stand together in unity, compassion, and solidarity.