During Tuesday's episode of Morning Live, La Voix and Helen Skelton took a moment to speak to Rob Rinder about the recent mass shooting that occurred on Bondi Beach over the weekend.

On Sunday, a father and son duo opened fire at a Hanukkah event for the Jewish community on Sydney's Bondi Beach. Tragically, 15 people lost their lives, including a 10 year old child, with numerous others injured.

Although Rob was on the BBC show to discuss his upcoming appearance on Celebrity Apprentice, Helen highlighted his pride in his Jewish heritage as the interview concluded.

She noted: "It is, of course, Hanukkah, lots of people around the world celebrating the festival of light.

"Despite what has happened in Bondi, those shocking events over the weekend, how important do you think it is at this time to celebrate Hanukkah?", reports Wales Online.

Grateful for Helen's acknowledgement of the distressing incident, Rob underscored the significance of the festival of light.

He remarked: "It's about a moment in history where Jewish people weren't allowed to be themselves.

"So, they fought for the right to do that and in this moment, as they were really under threat, this little oil lamp lasted not for one day, but for eight, and that's the miracle of Hanukkah and what it teaches all of us, Jewish or not."

The 47-year-old stressed that Hanukkah demonstrates the potential for hope and illumination amid darkness. He went on: "Even in the horror of Bondi, Jewish people just out celebrating that expression of positivity and hope, they were murdered at that moment.

"Nevertheless, against the backdrop of all of that hate, is a future full of possibility and hope and light. What it requires us to do, though, is to be allies of the Jewish people and all of those around us. Stand up to hate in all of its forms."

Rob proceeded to highlight bystander Ahmed al Ahmed, who courageously charged at one of the attackers and grabbed his firearm, commending his bravery.

He continued: "That's light too, so as we step forward into Christmas but also Hanukkah, third night tonight, just remember that you have a choice, an option, in life to stand back, or to be somebody who is the light and that's true for all of us, to stand up to hate in all of its forms."

Delivering a final powerful message to audiences, Rob encouraged people to support the Jewish community around them.

"It's your responsibility to help them feel seen, heard and safe," he concluded.

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