UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer 'In Hot Water' After Posting Ill-Timed Hanukkah Tweet Following Sydney Attack

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced widespread backlash and found himself "in hot water" for publishing an "insensitive" tweet following the horrific armed attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia.

Attack Details:

• Target: The attack targeted an event celebrating the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, where approximately 2,000 people were gathered on Bondi Beach.

• Casualties: The attack resulted in 10 deaths.

• Perpetrators: One gunman was killed by police, and the second is receiving treatment after the shooting.

Keir Starmer's Blunder:

• The Ill-Timed Tweet: Just hours after the gruesome incident, Starmer posted a pre-scheduled "congratulatory" message to the Jewish community for Hanukkah, making no mention of the tragedy linked to the celebration.

• Tweet Content: Starmer wrote: "As Jewish communities celebrate the Festival of Lights (Hanukkah), I send my warmest wishes and congratulations to families across the UK and the world. I hope the Festival of Lights brings hope, peace, and comfort."

• Cause of Controversy: Critics believe Starmer used the "scheduled tweets" feature, causing the message to be published at a disastrous time, seemingly ignoring the news of 10 deaths related to the same holiday event.

• Criticism: Commenters flooded his feed urging him to "check the news." Journalist Piers Morgan tweeted: "Oh dear. Check the news, Prime Minister."