Bondi Beach Statements by Ambassadors Huckabee and Friedman Praised By Pro-Israel Group

NEW YORK – A leading pro-Israel organization has come out strongly in support of statements about the Islamic terrorist attack on Jews at Bondi Beach made separately by Ambassador Mike Huckabee and Ambassador David Friedman.

Ambassador Huckabee’s comments targeting Anthony Albanese were blunt and correct, according to Americans for a Safe Israel (AFSI).  Huckabee tweeted, “The disgraceful statement from the Australian PM never mentioned it was a jihadist attack on Jews on the first day of Hanukkah.  Hope he’s ashamed of antisemitic statements past year.”

“Ambassador David M. Friedman is correct to point out that the Australian government failed its Jewish community,” stated Moshe Phillips, Chairman of Americans for a Safe Israel. The ambassador was also right to post on X.com, “Massive fail by the Australian police.”

Ambassador David Friedman also tweeted, “Deepest condolences to the family of Rabbi Eli Schlanger … Reportedly, Rabbi Schlanger had asked the Australian government to do a better job protecting the Jewish community. His plea apparently fell on deaf ears.”

AFSI echoes Ambassador Friedman’s comment: “I am sick of Jewish holidays that should be celebrated with joy turning into vigils of remembrance for the wounded and the dead. Enough!”