Jewish leader at Bondi hails local officials, calls for federal inquiry into attack

The president of the Jewish Board of Deputies in New South Wales, the Australian state where the deadly Bondi Beach terror attack occurred at a Hanukkah celebration, praises local leaders for their response at a commemoration marking one week since the massacre.

The statement by David Ossip, welcomed by cheers, comes moments after the huge crowd boos Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who is present at the event.

“New South Wales Premier Chris Minns,” Ossip says, “who has not missed a funeral, a synagogue service or an opportunity to be with the Jewish community this week. Thank you, Chris, for your leadership.”

Ossip then introduces New South Wales opposition leader Kellie Sloane, whom he calls “a hero.”

“Last week, Kellie made the choice in the midst of the attack to go down to Bondi Beach, to go to where the incident was taking place and she provided assistance to those who were injured and gave shelter to those who needed it… That is bravery, that is courage. Thank you, Kellie.”

Ossip calls for a royal commission in Australia to investigate the attack.