AMMAN — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday condemned the terrorist attack that took place in the city of Sydney, Australia, resulting in several deaths and injuries.

 

The ministry’s spokesperson, Fuad Majali, reiterated Jordan’s full solidarity with Australia and its firm rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism that seek to undermine security and stability, according to a Foreign Ministry statement.

 

Majali expressed Jordan’s sincere condolences and sympathy to the government and people of Australia, and to the families of the victims, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.

 

Two gunmen opened fire at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Sunday, killing 11 people and wounding multiple others in a "terrorist incident" aimed at a gathering for the Jewish festival of Hanukkah in Australia. (See full story on 4)

 

Emergency responders rushed at least 29 people to local hospitals from the beach, one of the biggest tourist draws in Australia's largest city, said New South Wales police, AFP reported.

 

One of the alleged shooters was killed, and the second was in a critical condition, police said.

 

The prime minister hailed ordinary citizens who tackled and disarmed one of the gunman as a "heroes".

 

Police declared the shooting a "terrorist incident", adding they had found suspected "improvised explosive devices" in a vehicle near the beach that was linked to the "deceased offender".