Sydney: After a deadly mass shooting in Sydney, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday that there is 'no place for violence and hate' in the country. At least 16 people were killed and 40 remained in hospital after the shooting incident at Bondi Beach, police said. Police reported that they removed explosive devices from one of the shooters' cars, according to local media outlet ABC.

According to Anadolu Agency, Albanese addressed the media in a news conference, declaring, 'There is no place for this hate violence and terrorism in our nation. Let me be clear, we will eradicate it.' He described the incident as a 'targeted attack on Jewish Australians,' labeling it as 'terrorism.' Stressing his resolve, he stated, 'Australia will never submit to division, violence or hatred.' Albanese's remarks followed a meeting of the National Security Committee in Canberra.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed his shock on social media platform X, condemning the 'heinous deadly attack.' Farhan Haq, deputy spokesperson for Guterres, reiterated the condemnation, offering condolences to the families of the victims and expressing solidarity with Australia and Jewish communities. Haq emphasized that the Secretary-General unequivocally condemns antisemitism and views attacks on religious communities as assaults on core values of tolerance and coexistence.

New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon shared his sorrow in a statement on X, expressing his shock at the distressing scenes at Bondi and extending thoughts and prayers to those affected. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also condemned the attack, offering sincere condolences to the bereaved families in a post on X.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif conveyed his 'deepest condolences' to the victims of the attack. In his message on X, he affirmed Pakistan's solidarity with the people and Government of Australia during this challenging time.