Israeli leaders have reacted strongly to the terrorist attack during the Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, Australia. Many Jews have been killed and many injured in this attack. Two gunmen opened fire during celebrations on Sydney’s Bondi Beach. More than 2 thousand people were involved in this.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has strongly condemned this attack, calling it a despicable act. Also expressed solidarity with the victims. Herzog said, ‘At this very moment, our sisters and brothers have been subjected to a despicable terrorist attack in Sydney, Australia. This is a brutal attack on Jews who had gone to Bondi Beach to light the first candles of Hanukkah. The entire nation is with him. This attack has shaken the hearts of the entire country. We pray for the speedy recovery of the injured. We also pray for those who lost their lives in this attack.

Appeal to Australian government

The Israeli President has appealed to the Australian Government. He has also urged action against growing anti-Semitic reactions in Australia. Apart from this, he has also issued a warning.

Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has described the attack as a brutal murder. This has been linked to the anti-Semitic incitement that has been going on in Australia for years. Saar wrote on X – These are the results of the anti-Semitic hysteria on the streets of Australia in the last two years. Many times anti-Semitic and inflammatory slogans have been raised, which have become true today. He said that the Australian government, which had received warning signs countless times, should come to its senses.

What did the Energy Minister say?

Energy Minister Eli Cohen condemned the attack and expressed condolences. Also emphasized on fighting anti-Semitism across the world. Cohen said, ‘We stand with the Jewish community in Sydney, Australia in their difficult times. Send condolences to those killed. Praying for the recovery of the injured.

He said that sadly, anti-Semitism is rearing its head in the world, gaining support from weak leaders who succumb to terrorism and cooperate in false campaigns against Israel. We must fight anti-Semitism by all means.

10 people were killed in the attack

Two attackers opened fire on Jews celebrating the Hanukkah festival on Australia’s Bondi Beach on Sunday afternoon. There is news of death of 10 people in this. Videos of the incident are viral on the internet. Loud gunshots can also be heard. At present both the attackers have been taken into custody by the police.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog responded to US President Donald Trump’s appeal to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He has clearly said that his country is independent and he is free to take decisions as per the legal process.

What is the whole matter?

Trump had written a letter asking Herzog to intervene in the ongoing corruption case against Netanyahu. These are those cases whose investigation has been going on for more than five years. Trump had called these allegations politically motivated and unfair. In his response, the Israeli President said that although he values ​​his friendship with President Trump, Israel’s legal system must remain independent and be fully respected.

Herzog said – Israel is a sovereign country

Herzog said Israel is a sovereign country, and its legislative processes should be maintained without outside interference. He further said that although this request was very special, his first, second and third priority is the well-being and honesty of the Israeli people.

Netanyahu called the action politically motivated

Netanyahu, who has faced multiple corruption charges, has denied any wrongdoing, and called the legal action politically motivated. The interview given to the Politico site was published on Saturday night. In this he said, pre-emptive pardon (amnesty given in the middle of the trial) is decided on the basis of merit and I want to take the decision on it with full seriousness.

Netanyahu faces three charges each of bribery and fraud and breach of trust. These allegations are of misuse of the press and taking illegal gifts in exchange for government help. He has denied any wrongdoing and said the allegations were made by police and government lawyers in an attempt to stage a political coup.

Just a week ago, on November 30, Netanyahu had submitted his pardon application to the President’s Office. Nowhere in the letter had he written that he agreed with the allegations against him.