Following a shooting at a synagogue in Bondi Junction, Sydney, on December 16th that left one rabbi and a security guard dead and several others injured, international reactions continue to pour in. The attack,unfolding during livestreamed Sabbath services,has been widely condemned as antisemitic and has sparked heightened security measures at Jewish institutions across Australia. today, France’s General Confederation of Labor (CGT)-a major national trade union-issued a statement of solidarity with the victims and the Australian labor movement, underscoring the global impact of the tragedy.
French Union Condemns Sydney Attack, Expresses Solidarity
Text published on December 17, 2025.
A major French labor union has strongly condemned a recent attack in Sydney, Australia, calling it an unacceptable act of antisemitism that has tragically claimed innocent lives and spread terror. The incident has prompted an outpouring of international concern and condemnation.
The CGT, one of France’s largest trade union federations, expressed its deepest sympathy and solidarity with the victims, their families, and loved ones affected by the tragic events. The union also extended its support to Australian workers and labor organizations grappling with the aftermath of the attack.
According to a statement released December 17, the CGT views the attack as a deliberate attempt to divide communities, incite hatred, and undermine fundamental freedoms. “This unacceptable act must be denounced,” the statement reads.
The union reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to peace, social cohesion, international solidarity, democracy, and the protection of human rights. The development underscores the ongoing global challenge of combating extremism and protecting vulnerable communities.
In the face of violence and barbarism, the CGT asserted that the response must be one of unity among people, strengthened social justice, and the defense of progressive values – the only path toward building a future of peace and security for all.
Montreuil, December 17, 2025.
