All members of Jews Against the Occupation ’48 (JAO48) extend their deepest condolences to the victims and their loved ones of the violent attack in Bondi Beach yesterday. We condemn all violence based on race, faith or political persuasion, and urge the Australian community to refrain from any bigoted racist prejudice in response to this terrible attack.
There is extreme concern that this horri/ic event may be used for dangerous political agendas. We live in a time bearing witness to global manmade tragedy: genocides, massacres, famines and utter devastation committed against innocent peoples and nations. In this moment, the communities of the world must stand together against the powers and systems that promote and execute such terror.
Likewise, the multicultural communities of Australia are called to stand for a society without racism and bigotry, where everyone has the right to live in justice, peace and dignity. The bravery shown by Ahmad al Ahmad, when he disarmed one of the gunmen, demonstrates that a Muslim will help a Jew, and a Jew a Muslim, a stranger another stranger, and a friend another
friend, when we realise that we are all one.
JAO48 stands ready to work with all Australians affected by this horror to help ensure it does not lead to a cycle of violence.