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The speaker describes an unimaginable scene: Jewish leaders embracing in the aftermath, signaling unity as they acknowledge it was “a bloodbath” and “an absolute massacre.” He recalls a Hanukkah celebration with hundreds of people, including children and elderly families, that suddenly descended into chaos as guns and fire erupted. People ducked, and he saw blood gushing in front of him, with victims falling to the ground.
His immediate concern was his family—“where are my kids? Where's my wife?” He explains he survived October 7 and had lived in Israel for thirteen years, coming here only two weeks ago to work with the Jewish community to fight antisemitism and “fight this bloodthirsty, ravaging hatred.” He reiterates that his purpose for being there was to stand against antisemitism, even as the attack unfolded.
Regarding the attack, he confirms seeing at least one gunman firing, describing it as “a shotgun firing in randomly in all directions.” He recalls seeing children, elderly people, and invalids hit, with blood and chaos everywhere. He remarks that he never imagined witnessing such violence in Australia, let alone on Bondi Beach.
On the personal front, his wife and children are safe; they managed to get away, but he did not know their location at first, which heightened his fear. He confirms he was hit in the head, bleeding, and acknowledges he has lost a lot of blood, while noting that there are people around him who are far worse off.
He ends with resilience and determination: he will be okay, the community will be okay, and they will defeat these “ravages’ hatred.” He asserts that they will pursue those responsible and that the community will overcome this terror together.