King's praise for the Bondi Beach heroes

KING CHARLES last night condemned “the most dreadful antisemitic terrorist attack on Jewish people”, as he hailed heroic members of the public for preventing an even greater massacre.

- BY MICHAEL KNOWLES Home Affairs Editor

Sir Keir Starmer and wife Victoria light a candle yesterday

His Majesty led political world leaders in the condemnation of the atrocity at Bondi Beach.

And the monarch praised “the police, emergency services and members of the public whose heroic actions no doubt prevented even greater horror and tragedy”.

The King said: “My wife and I are appalled and saddened by the most dreadful antisemitic terrorist attack on Jewish people attending the Chanukah celebration at Bondi Beach.

“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.”