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Trump Denounces Sydney Hanukkah Massacre at White House Event, Urges Global Unity Against Radical Islamic Terrorism

Australian officials have labeled the Bondi Beach shooting an Islamic State–inspired antisemitic attack.

Overview

  • Opening a Hanukkah reception at the White House, President Donald Trump offered love and prayers to Australians and mourned the victims of the Bondi Beach attack.
  • He called for countries to stand together against radical Islamic terrorism during remarks on the third night of the holiday.
  • Australian authorities said the shooting at a Chanukah event was a terrorist act inspired by Islamic State, citing evidence that included ISIS flags found in a seized vehicle.
  • Officials reported 15 people were killed and about 25 injured, and identified the suspects as a father and his 24-year-old son.
  • New South Wales Police said the son had come out of a coma and was expected to be questioned and charged, as national and state leaders moved to tighten gun laws in what they described as the most significant changes since Port Arthur.