Israeli President urges Australia to take measures to combat anti-Semitism

On December 14, Israeli President Yitzhak Herzog called on the Australian government to take measures to combat the wave of anti-Semitism after the shooting in Sydney during an event dedicated to the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah.

He noted that the people of Israel are praying for the recovery of the wounded and for them and for those who died.

"We send the warmest words of support from here in Jerusalem, and we ask the Australian government again and again to take action to combat the huge wave of anti-Semitism that is engulfing Australian society. Let's hope for the best and that they will all recover," he said.

Red Sand: Mass murder took place on a beach in Sydney

At least ten people died as a result of the incident.

Unidentified men opened fire on people in the Sydney beach area on December 14. The police reported that 10 people were killed and 11 others were injured. According to the portal news.com.au One of the armed criminals was shot dead, the second received medical attention. The third attacker surrendered to the police.

One of the eyewitnesses of the shooting in Sydney said that the sounds of gunfire lasted for several minutes. According to him, at first there were about six claps, after which the shooting continued for another two or three minutes – there were about 40-50 shots in total.

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