By Admin 
US President Donald Trump started Hanukkah celebrations at the White House by expressing condolences over the horrific terrorist attack in Sydney, Australia. On this occasion, Trump termed the anti-Semitic terrorist attack on Sydney’s Bondi Beach as ‘horrible and anti-Semitic terrorism’ and appealed to all the countries of the world to unite against radical Islamic terrorism.
Send ‘love and prayers’ to Australia
Addressing Hanukkah celebrations, Trump said, ‘I want to take a moment to send love and prayers to the people of Australia, and especially to all those who have been affected by this horrific and anti-Semitic terrorist attack.’ He said that America joins in mourning those killed in this tragic incident and prays for the speedy recovery of the injured. So far 15 people have died in this terrorist attack, while more than 25 people are said to be injured. Trump said that some people are seriously injured and their treatment is ongoing.
Used the term ‘radical Islamic terrorism’
Trump openly used the term ‘radical Islamic terrorism’ in a religious program of the Jewish community. He said, ‘I will always stand with the Jewish people. All countries will have to unite against evil forces like radical Islamic terrorism. According to political analysts, by using this word, Trump tried to convey the message that this attack is not just on a country or community, but an attack on global peace and humanity.
Attack said to be linked to IS
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said that there are strong indications that this attack was linked to Islamic State (IS). He said that IS flags have been recovered from the vehicle seized during the investigation, on the basis of which this assessment has been made.
Father and son were accused of attack
According to Australian officials, the accused in this attack were a father and son. 50 year old father Sajid Akram was killed by the police in an encounter. His 24-year-old son, whom the media has described as Navid Akram, is admitted in the hospital. New South Wales Police Commissioner Mal Lannon said that the accused son came out of coma on Tuesday. The police is preparing to interrogate him on Wednesday and frame charges.
Gun laws will become more strict in Australia
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and leaders of several state governments have announced further tightening of the country’s already strict gun laws. These reforms are considered to be the biggest since the changes made after the Port Arthur massacre of 1996. It is noteworthy that after those reforms, incidents of mass shootings became very rare in Australia.