World leaders condemn attack, offer prayers for victims

INTERNATIONAL REACTION TO BONDI BEACH SHOOTING

* "The heart of the entire nation of Israel misses a beat at this very moment, as we pray for the recovery of the wounded, we pray for them and we pray for those who lost their lives."

- Israeli President Isaac Herzog

* "These are the results of the anti-Semitic rampage in the streets of Australia over the past two years, with the anti-Semitic and inciting calls of 'Globalise the Intifada' that were realised today."

- Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar

* "In Australia, as you know, there was a terrible attack. And that was an anti-Semitic attack obviously. And it's - I just want to pay my respects to everybody."- US President Donald Trump

* "About 4 months ago, I sent Prime Minister Albanese of Australia a letter in which I gave him warning that the Australian government's policy was promoting and encouraging anti-Semitism in Australia. You took no action. You let the disease spread and the result is the horrific attacks on Jews we saw today. We saw an action of a brave man - turns out a Muslim brave man, and I salute him - that stopped one of these terrorists from killing innocent Jews."

- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

* "My wife and I are appalled and saddened by the most dreadful anti-Semitic terrorist attack on Jewish people attending the Chanukah celebration at Bondi Beach. Our hearts go out to everyone who has been affected so dreadfully. 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."

- King Charles III

"We and the people of Denmark are profoundly saddened by the tragic news of the terror attack at Bondi Beach today. We extend our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to all those affected, their loved ones, the people of Australia and the Jewish community."- King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark

* "Our thoughts are with every Australian today following the terrible attack at Bondi Beach. We extend our deepest condolences to the families and friends of those who have lost their lives and stand with the Jewish community in grief. W & C"

- Prince William and Kate, Princess of Wales

* "Australia and New Zealand are closer than friends, we're family. I am shocked by the distressing scenes at Bondi, a place that Kiwis visit every day. My thoughts, and the thoughts of all New Zealanders, are with those affected."

- New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon

* "Ukraine stands in solidarity with Australia in the face of the brutal terrorist attack at Bondi Beach, Sydney, which targeted the Jewish community at the start of Hanukkah. We express condolences to the families and loved ones of those killed and wish a swift and full recovery to all those who were wounded. Terror and hatred must never prevail."

- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy

* "Deeply distressing ?news from Australia. The United Kingdom sends our thoughts and condolences to everyone affected by the appalling ?attack in Bondi Beach."

- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer

* "The State of Qatar expresses its condemnation and denunciation of the attack that took place on Bondi Beach near Sydney, Australia, which resulted in deaths and injuries. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterates the State of Qatar's firm stance against violence, terrorism, and criminal acts, regardless of the motives or reasons."

- Qatar's Foreign Ministry

* "Shocked by the tragic attack at Bondi Beach. I send my heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims. Europe stands with Australia and Jewish communities everywhere. We are united against violence, anti-Semitism and hatred."

- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen