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December 15, 2025 Peace and security
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned the "despicable" attack on Jewish families gathered in Sydney, Australia, to celebrate Hanukkah.
“My heart is with the Jewish community around the world on this first day of Hanukkah, the holiday that celebrates the miracle of peace and light conquering darkness,” he wrote.
Two gunmen reportedly opened fire on Hanukkah celebrations on Bondi Beach in Sydney. At least 11 people were killed. Two of the victims were police officers. Authorities are calling the attack a terrorist act. One of the attackers was killed, and the other was detained.
The Secretary-General expressed solidarity with the people and Government of Australia, as well as with the Jewish community in the country and around the world.
He "unequivocally condemned anti-Semitism in all its forms" and said attacks on religious communities and peaceful assemblies undermined fundamental values such as tolerance, peaceful coexistence and human dignity.
When the attack occurred, the Secretary-General was in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where the World Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilizations was taking place.
This initiative was created 20 years ago to promote respect and understanding between cultures and religions.
Alliance High Representative Miguel Angel Moratinos said he was "shocked" by the attack.
“I express my deepest condolences to the families of the victims and wish a speedy recovery to those injured,” he wrote on the X platform.
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