Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones has shared her deep sorrow over the tragic shooting incident at Bondi Beach, Australia, which occurred on Sunday.
With a heavy heart, the ‘Wednesday’ actress posed some significant questions in the wake of the tragedy. She wondered why people are not allowed to celebrate their festivals peacefully and why students face rampant gun violence.
Highlighting the escalating toxicity in society, Catherine posted a heartfelt message on Instagram, stating, “After a weekend of profound sadness my heart is heavy. Why can’t Jews celebrate their holiday on a beach in Australia, without being massacred? Why can’t young students study in a classroom without being gunned down? Why do our friends need to be killed in their homes? Hate, violence and abusive rhetoric has permeated to levels of unimaginable toxicity.”
She emphasized that while disagreements are natural, resorting to violence is unacceptable.
“Across the board. Everywhere. Over 8 billion of us on this planet. We can’t expect to be liked or to like everyone. We can’t expect to agree with everyone or for everyone to agree with us. But why does one have to be killed for it? There is room for us all here on a heavenly earth. Hell is filling up pretty quick,” she added.
On December 14, a mass shooting involving two gunmen took place at Bondi Beach during a Hanukkah event called “Chanukah by the Sea,” attended by around 1,000 people. At least 15 individuals lost their lives, and numerous others were injured in this incident, which has been classified as a terrorist attack by authorities.