Two countries, different statements |
After the terror attack near Bondi Beach, governments around the world were quick to express their condemnation, offer condolences to the families of those who had been murdered, and wish a speedy recovery to the injured. Next to the standard rhetoric, subtle nuances can shine a light on a government’s policies, beliefs, and worldview. The statements of two Gulf countries show the differences in attitude: Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
On December 14, 2025, Qatar’s Foreign Ministry issued the following statement under the title “Qatar condemns attack on beach near Sydney, Australia”:
The State of Qatar expresses its condemnation and denunciation of the attack that took place on Bondi Beach near Sydney, Australia, which resulted in deaths and injuries.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterates the State of Qatar’s firm stance against violence, terrorism, and criminal acts, regardless of the motives or reasons.
The Ministry expresses the State of Qatar’s condolences to the families of the victims and its wishes for a speedy recovery for the injured.
The State of Qatar expresses its condemnation and denunciation of the attack that took place on Bondi Beach near Sydney, Australia, which resulted in deaths and injuries.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterates the State of Qatar’s firm stance against violence, terrorism, and criminal acts, regardless of the motives or reasons.
The Ministry expresses the State of Qatar’s condolences to the families of the victims and its wishes for a speedy recovery for the injured.
On the same day, the UAE Foreign Ministry issued the following statement under the title “UAE Condemns in Strongest Terms Terrorist Attack at Gathering in Sydney, Australia”:
The United Arab........