Rachel Khawaja, Usman Khawaja’s wife, has shared disrespectful remarks made against her family. However, the Australian cricketer is yet to react to these comments.
On December 14, a mass shooting took place on Bondi Beach in Sydney. The terror attack claimed 15 lives and left many severely injured. Two gunmen opened fire on people celebrating Hanukkah in broad daylight.
“They have gotten worse”
Since the attack, Usman Khawaja has been targeted with horrible comments involving his family. Khawaja belongs to a muslim community, the same as the two gunmen. Khawaja’s wife posted a screenshot of the nasty remarks that targeted the couple’s daughters as well.
“I’ve collected a small sample of some of the comments we have received over the past week,” she posted. “I would love to say this is new, but sadly we have always received these kinds of messages. But of course, they have gotten worse.”
Some comments targeted their daughters with hateful labels like “future school attackers” and “cancer terr***** blood.” Others told the family to “go home” to Pakistan.
“It is important now more than ever that we continue to come together and stay united,” Rachel added. “Whether it’s standing up against antisemitism, Islamophobia, or racism, we shouldn’t stand for any of it.”
Khawaja’s Comment After the Attack
Usman Khawaja had earlier condemned the attack, sharing an image of his initial statement on Sunday along with a brief caption. “To the whole Bondi and Jewish community. Two horrible crimes in two years. Truly devastating news from Bondi today,” accompanied by a broken-heart emoji.
“Lives lost senselessly, families shattered, the Bondi community traumatised. There are no words-only heartbreak. My thoughts and prayers are with all affected.”
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