Estonia’s leadership has expressed shock and sadness over the shooting attack Sunday at a Hanukkah event in Sydney, Australia.
Two gunmen, reportedly father and son, opened fire on revelers celebrating the Jewish festival of Hanukkah, on Bondi Beach, Sunday evening.
President Alar Karis wrote on his social media account that the events had been “deeply distressing. We extend our support and sympathy to those affected, their families, and the Jewish community both in Australia and internationally.”
Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna offered his “deepest condolences to Australia following the shocking shooting in Bondi. Our thoughts are with the victims, the injured, and their families. We stand in solidarity with all affected as authorities respond and seek clarity on the events.”
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs itself tweeted: “As we mark the Festival of Lights, our hearts are heavy following the ghastly terrorist attack at Bondi Beach, Australia, where people gathering peacefully to celebrate the first day of Hanukkah were targeted. We mourn the innocent lives lost and stand in solidarity with their their families and the Jewish community. On behalf of the people of Estonia, we extend our deepest condolences.”
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