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Usman Khawaja had previously spoken out against the incident. On Sunday, he shared an image of his initial statement along with a caption.
Australia witnessed one of its most tragic mass shootings in almost 30 years as 15 people were killed during a Hanukkah gathering at Bondi Beach on December 14. The horrifying attack was carried out by Sajeed Akram and his son Naveed, who opened fire on those celebrating the Jewish festival. In the wake of the incident, Australian opener Usman Khawaja’s family has become a target of abusive remarks online. His wife Rachel publicly highlighted the hateful messages, which also shockingly involved their children.
“I’ve collected a small sample of some of the comments we have received over the past week. I would love to say this is new, but sadly we have always received these kinds of messages. But of course, they have gotten worse,” she posted.
Some users went as far as labeling their daughters as “future school blasters” and using hateful terms like “cancer terr* blood.” Others even urged the family to “go back” to Pakistan.
“It is important now more than ever that we continue to come together and stay united. Whether it’s standing up against antisemitism, Islamophobia, or racism, we shouldn’t stand for any of it,” Rachel added.
Usman Khawaja had previously spoken out against the incident. On Sunday, he shared an image of his initial statement along with a caption. “To the whole Bondi and Jewish community. Two horrible crimes in two years. Truly devastating news from Bondi today.”
“Lives lost senselessly, families shattered, the Bondi community traumatised. There are no words-only heartbreak. My thoughts and prayers are with all affected.”
Khawaja also shared a post from the Jewish Council of Australia.
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