President Nikos Christodoulides said on Sunday he was "horrified" by the terrorist attack at Bondi Beach in Australia during Hanukkah celebrations.
"I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families of the innocent victims. We stand in solidarity with Australia and all those affected, united against antisemitism, terror and hatred" the President noted, in a post on X.
Twelve people, including one gunman were declared dead following the shooting at Bondi Beach. The attack targetted the Jewish community on the first day of Hanukkah.
Police said 29 others were hospitalised, and two officers were also shot. Authorities have officially declared the incident a terrorist attack, and the surviving gunman remains in critical condition.
Reports said two people have been arrested so far.
'Dark moment'
The shooting occurred during a Hanukkah celebration attended by more than 1,000 people on the beach.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, called it “an act of evil antisemitism” and a “dark moment for our nation”.
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns said: “Our hearts bleed for Australia’s Jewish community tonight. I can only imagine the pain they must be feeling, seeing their loved ones killed while celebrating this ancient holiday.”
Mass shootings are extremely rare in Australia, and the Bondi attack is the deadliest in the country since the Port Arthur massacre in 1996, when a lone gunman killed 35 people.