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A Hanukkah celebration at Sydney's Bondi Beach was shattered by a massacre on December 14, 2025. Two gunmen, Sajeed Akram and his son Naveed, opened fire and left 15 people dead
Following the attack, the family of Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja, who belongs to the Muslim community, has been targeted with some hostile comments on social media.
While the southpaw is yet to react, his wife Rachel Khawaja shared a screenshot of the unpleasant remarks that targeted the couple's daughters as well.
"I've collected a small sample of some of the comments we have received over the past week," she posted. "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."
Some comments referring to their daughters read, "future school blasters" and "cancer terr***** blood." Others told the family to "go home" to Pakistan.
"It is important now more than ever that we continue to come together and stay united," Rachel added. "Whether it's standing up against antisemitism, Islamophobia, or racism, we shouldn't stand for any of it."
Earlier, Usman Khawaja had condemned the attack on Instagram, stating "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."
Cricket Australia (CA) and England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) also issued a joint statement, paying tribute to the victims of the Bondi Beach terror attack.
The two boards said: "Everybody at Cricket Australia and the England & Wales Cricket Board is horrified by the tragic events at Bondi Beach yesterday evening. All of our thoughts are with the victims, their friends and families, the Jewish community, and the people of Australia at this deeply distressing time. Our condolences go out to all those affected. We stand with you."