‘We are all human beings first’: Jews and Muslims embrace at vigils for those killed in Bondi beach terror attack

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Adeshola Ore Community affairs reporterDecember 16, 2025 at 03:00 PM
‘We are all human beings first’: Jews and Muslims embrace at vigils for those killed in Bondi beach terror attack

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Following the Bondi beach terror attack in Sydney, vigils were held to commemorate the victims and promote unity. At a vigil in Hyde Park, Rabbi Jeffrey Kamins and Bilal Rauf, representing the Australian National Imams Council, offered messages of condolence and solidarity, emphasizing shared humanity. The pair embraced, symbolizing interfaith support in the wake of the tragedy. Vigils took place across Sydney and Melbourne, bringing together people of different faiths and secular backgrounds. Sydney Friends of Standing Together hosted a memorial event, uniting Jewish, Muslim, and Christian prayers to honor the victims and promote peace. The events aimed to foster healing and demonstrate that the affected community is not alone.

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