The Bangsamoro Government has strongly condemned the deadly mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, expressing solidarity with the victims and their families, Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua said in a statement. The December 14 attack, which occurred during a Hanukkah celebration by the sea, killed at least 15 people and injured dozens more in what Australian authorities have described as a terrorist act targeting the Jewish community. Police identified the suspects as a father-and-son duo; the older man was killed at the scene by police, while the younger was arrested and is hospitalized under guard, facing multiple charges, including murder and terrorism. The Bangsamoro Government rejected attempts to link the suspects to Mindanao or the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, noting there is no evidence connecting the attack to the region. It also reiterated its commitment to peace and urged responsible discourse to avoid undermining social cohesion and ongoing peace efforts. The tragic incident has prompted calls within Australia for stricter gun laws and actions against extremism, even as communities continue to mourn and hold memorials for the victims.
