Australian leaders and heads of state condemn Bondi terror attack

The terrorist attack on Bondi Beach sent shockwaves around the world. Countries whose governments condemned the attack add England, Germany, France, Netherlands, Finland, Iran, Norway, Sweden, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Qatar, Turkey, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Jordan.

Below are some of the statements made yesterday and today by leaders in Australia and elsewhere.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

“What we saw yesterday was an act of pure evil, an act of antisemitism, an act of terrorism on our shores at Bondi Beach, an iconic part of Australia.