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The deadly gunshots fired at Bondi Beach in yesterday evening’s terror attack have echoed around the world.

The tragic shooting that has left at least 11 individuals dead has prompted reactions from global leaders and international media alike.

King Charles took to the royal family’s official X account to express his and Queen Camilla’s feelings, stating they were “appalled and saddened” by the events.

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CNN’s top-of-page coverage of the Bondi Beach attack. (CNN)

“In moments of crisis, Australians consistently come together with unity and determination,” he remarked.

“I am confident that the community spirit and the love that radiates so brilliantly in Australia—and the light central to the Chanukah festival—will ultimately overcome the darkness of such malevolence.”

Additionally, the Prince and Princess of Wales, along with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, voiced their shock and extended their heartfelt condolences.

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The BBC has gone all-out in its response to the Bondi Beach attack. (BBC)

While US President Donald Trump has been silent on social media, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has spoken out to “strongly condemn” the attack.

“Antisemitism has no place in this world,” he wrote.

“Our prayers are with the victims of this horrific attack, the Jewish community, and the people of Australia.”

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The New York Times leading with coverage about the attack. (New York Times)

French President Emmanuel Macron said France extended its thoughts to victims and their loved ones.

“We share the pain of the Australian people and will continue to fight relentlessly against antisemitic hatred, which hurts us all, wherever it strikes,” he said on X.

And in the middle of a trip to Europe amid ongoing efforts to end Russia’s invasion, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also spoke.

“Ukraine stands in solidarity with Australia in the face of the brutal terrorist attack at Bondi Beach, Sydney, which targeted the Jewish community at the start of Hanukkah,” he said.

“We express condolences to the families and loved ones of those killed and wish a swift and full recovery to all those who were wounded. Terror and hatred must never prevail – they must be defeated everywhere and every time.”

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said he was “shocked” by the “distressing scenes” at Bondi.

“Australia and New Zealand are closer than friends, we’re family,” he said.

Notably, not all reactions were open-handedly sympathetic.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and President Isaac Herzog, both expressed sorrow and sympathy for the victim and for Australia’s Jewish community, but blasted the federal government, claiming it had allowed antisemitism to fester.

Police speak to members of the public at the scene. (Getty)

“Our hearts go out to our Jewish sisters and brothers in Sydney who have been attacked by vile terrorists as they went to light the first candle of Chanukah,” Herzog said.

“Time and again we called on the Australian government to take action and fight against the enormous wave of antisemitism that is plaguing Australian society.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Jewish community of Sydney and the entire Australian Jewish community at this horrific time.”

Police remain on the scene late into the night. (Getty)

Netanyahu, meanwhile, praised the actions of a man who was filmed tackling and disarming one of the gunmen, but lashed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

“I called upon you to replace weakness with action, appeasement with resolve,” Netanyahu said in a video posted on the Israeli prime minister’s official X account.

“Instead, prime minister, you replaced weakness with weakness and appeasement with more appeasement.”

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