US gives FIRST reaction to Australia Bondi Beach mass shooting; Secretary of State Marco Rubio says, ‘Terrorist attack targeting Jewish…’

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio strongly condemned the terrorist attack targeting a Jewish celebration in Australia and expressed solidarity with the victims, the Jewish community and the Australian people.

“The United States strongly condemns the terrorist attack targeting a Jewish celebration in Australia,” Rubio said in his post on X. he said. He underlined that “Antisemitism has no place in this world,” and added, “Our prayers are with the victims of this horrific attack, the Jewish community, and the people of Australia.”

Mass shooting at Bondi beach, Australia

According to CNN, at least 10 people were shot and killed when police opened fire on Bondi Beach in Australia when two gunmen opened fire. Police said it was a targeted attack on the country’s Jewish community. Police said two suspects were involved in the incident. One of the suspects is in critical condition and the other was shot and killed at the scene. Authorities said the identities of the alleged attackers were not disclosed.

The attack took place as more than 1,000 people gathered at Bondi Beach to celebrate Hanukkah. Police hinted at the intent behind the attack, saying it was “designed to target Sydney’s Jewish community.” Authorities said the timing of the incident on the first day of Hanukkah, as well as other factors such as the weapons used and the actions of the criminals, led police to declare the incident a terrorist attack several hours after the shooting, CNN reported.

Shooting attack at Brown University, USA

In the official warning from the university, it was stated that at least two people were killed and eight people were injured after a shooting at Brown University’s Barus & Holley Engineering Building on Saturday. The university, located in Providence, Rhode Island, confirmed the deaths and said eight more victims were hospitalized and were in critical but stable condition.

US President Donald Trump responded to the shooting and stated that he was briefed on the shooting. He also reported that the FBI was already on the scene. “The FBI is at the scene. The suspect is in custody,” he wrote on social media.

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