On Sunday, 14 December, during a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, two gunmen opened fire, killing at least 15 people and injuring at least 40 others. The incident, declared as a terror attack and an anti-Semitic attack by the Australian government,has been met with widespread condemnation from international organizations and governments. Egypt issued a statement through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, expressing profound sorrow over the incident and reaffirming its rejection of all forms of violence and extremism. The Egyptian government emphasized the need for international collaboration to combat violence and extremism, extending heartfelt condolences to the Australian people and their government. The attack involved two shooters who opened fire into a crowd of thousands gathered for the annual Jewish celebration. The gunmen were identified as 24-year-old Naveed Akram and his father 50-year-old Sajid Akram. Authorities reported that the situation could have been worse were it not for the quick actions of a local hero, Ahmed Al-Ahmed. This bystander courageously intervened, managing to disarm one of the assailants and potentially saving many lives. A GoFundMe for Ahmed, a Syrian Muslim migrant who became an Australian citizen in 2022, has raised…
Egypt and Muslim Council of Elders Condemn Terror Attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach
December 15, 2025
By Belal Nawar
Senior Journalist