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12 dead in Sydney shooting: UAE denounces terrorism and hate

1 min Antoine Khoury

The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the terrorist shooting that targeted a Jewish gathering in Sydney, Australia, leaving 12 people dead and several others injured.

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its firm condemnation of the heinous act © Mena Today 

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its firm condemnation of the heinous act © Mena Today 

The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the terrorist shooting that targeted a Jewish gathering in Sydney, Australia, leaving 12 people dead and several others injured.

In an official statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its firm condemnation of the heinous act, reaffirming the country’s categorical rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism that aim to destabilize security and spread fear among civilians.

"The UAE stands in solidarity with the government and people of Australia in this difficult moment," the statement said, highlighting the UAE’s consistent position in opposing hatred, extremism, and attacks on religious communities.

The Ministry also extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to the wounded.

Australian authorities are continuing their investigation into the incident, which has been widely condemned as a hate-driven attack. The Sydney shooting has sparked renewed calls for vigilance against antisemitism and efforts to safeguard places of worship and minority communities.

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Antoine Khoury

Antoine Khoury

Antoine Khoury is based in Beirut and has been reporting for Mena Today for the past year. He covers news from Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Turkey, and is widely regarded as one of the region’s leading experts

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