Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has joined world leaders in condemning a deadly rampage at a Sydney Hanukkah celebration, describing the attack that left 12 people dead and 29 wounded as a "horrific" act of antisemitism.
"Antisemitism and hatred have no place in our societies," Mr. Mitsotakis wrote in an English-language statement, expressing shock over the violence at Bondi Beach.
Australian authorities confirmed that gunmen opened fire on the religious gathering marking the first night of the Jewish Festival of Lights.
Police stated one attacker was killed at the scene and a second was neutralized shortly after. Two police officers were among the injured.
The massacre has drawn immediate global outrage, amplifying concerns over a sharp rise in antisemitic violence.
In Greece, the tragedy resonated amid ongoing domestic debates regarding public safety. Opposition parties, including Syriza and PASOK, have urged the government to reinforce protections for minority communities and take a harder line against extremist hate speech.
Mr. Mitsotakis emphasized that Greece stands in "full solidarity" with the Jewish community and the people of Australia.
The incident adds to a grim list of recent attacks on religious events globally, prompting renewed calls for heightened security at cultural gatherings.