'We only have each other'

Iranian and Jewish communities unite

Bondi Beach vigil strengthens ties between Jewish and Iranian Australians.

Solidarity at Bondi. Photo: Banafsheh Fahimipour
Solidarity at Bondi. Photo: Banafsheh Fahimipour

Members of the Jewish and Iranian communities came together at Bondi Beach on Sunday for an evening of solidarity.

“We only have each other,” said activist Ali Beikzadeh in an emotional address.

The Iranian-Australian spoke about how he posted a video on the morning of December 14 that connected with the Jewish community and led to “so many phone calls, so many conversations”.

“Little did I know that several hours after, the worst terrorist attack on Australian soil would take place right here where we are standing, against the Jewish people.

“It is absolutely imperative that we have to amplify this alliance more than ever. The Israeli-Iranian alliance is more imperative than ever – I cannot place enough importance on that.”

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