UK Chief Rabbi comments on Bondi terror attack

The UK’s Chief Rabbi, Ephraim Mirvis, condemned the Bondi Beach terror attack that left 15 dead and 22 injured, attributing the tragedy to “hateful extremism” threatening civilization. Mirvis expressed solidarity with the Jewish community in Australia, emphasizing the need to address root causes of such violence. He noted that the Jewish community feels both shocked and unsurprised by the attack, reflecting on previous incidents like the Yom Kippur attack in Greater Manchester. The alleged gunmen, motivated by Islamic State ideology, have been charged, with one dying at the scene.

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