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The shooting on Sunday during Hanukkah kills 16, including a gunman; 42 injured, five critical 

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Muslim organisations and leaders around the world strongly condemned the mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, on Sunday, in which at least 16 people were killed during a Hanukkah celebration. 

The Australian National Imams Council called the attack “horrific,” offering prayers and support to victims, families, and witnesses. “This is a moment for all Australians, including the Australian Muslim community, to stand together in unity, compassion, and solidarity,” the council said. 

The Muslim World League, an international Islamic organisation, also denounced the attack, calling it a “terrorist attack targeting a gathering of Australian citizens in Sydney.” Secretary General Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa said Muslim people “reject terrorism and violence in all their forms.” 

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry condemned the incident as a “terrorist attack” and reaffirmed its opposition to all “forms of violence, terrorism and extremism,” wishing a speedy recovery to those injured.  

The United Arab Emirates echoed this sentiment, calling it a “criminal act” and expressing condolences to victims’ families and the Australian government.  

Jordan’s Foreign Ministry expressed full solidarity with Australia and rejected “all acts of violence and terrorism” aimed at destabilising security. 

The Palestinian Foreign Ministry also condemned the shooting, saying it “reiterates its firm rejection of all forms of violence, terrorism and extremism, which contradict humanitarian values.” It expressed its “full solidarity” with “friendly Australia.” 

The shooting, which occurred around 6:47 p.m. local time during the first day of Hanukkah, killed 16 people—including one of the two suspected gunmen—and left 42 others hospitalised, five in critical condition. Police identified the suspects as Sajid Akram, 50, and his 24-year-old son Naveed Akram, and have classified the attack as a terrorist act. 

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called the shooting “shocking and distressing,” while international leaders including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also expressed condolences and solidarity with Australia.