Ankara, December 15, 2025 – The Europe Today: Türkiye on Sunday strongly condemned the terrorist attack that claimed 12 lives during Hanukkah celebrations at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia.
In an official statement, the Turkish Foreign Ministry expressed its condolences to the families of the victims and wished a swift recovery to all those injured. “We strongly condemn the terrorist attack carried out today (Dec. 14) during the Hanukkah celebrations in Sydney, Australia,” the ministry said.
The statement reaffirmed Türkiye’s commitment to combating terrorism, noting: “As Türkiye, we reiterate our principled stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, and our commitment to cooperation in the fight against this global threat.”
Australian authorities reported that at least 12 people were killed, including one of the gunmen, and 29 others were injured in the mass shooting, which has been officially described as a terror attack.
