India, Dec. 17 -- US President Donald Trump on Tuesday opened the Hanukkah celebrations at the White House by sending 'love and prayers' to Australians following the shooting incident at the Bondi Beach in Sydney, which left 15 people dead.

In his speech, he urged all nations to unite against the evil forces of radical Islamic terrorism.

"We're joined in mourning all of those who were killed, and we're praying for the swift recovery of the wounded; some are very horrifically wounded," Trump said.

He further said: "All nations must stand together against the evil forces of radical Islamic terrorism."

One of the two men behind the mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach during a Jewish Hanukkah celebration on Sunday was originally from Hy...