Arrr! Mateys be investigatin' a rowdy gathering in Sydney, where landlubbers hollered 'gas the Jews' durin' a rally fer Palestine!
2023-10-10
Arr, the coppers be investigatin' a swashbucklin' pro-Palestinian protest by the Sydney Opera House. Word be reachin' their ears about a wee group spoutin' foul-mouthed expletives against the Jews, makin' 'em scurry like rats!
Australian police have launched an investigation into a pro-Palestinian protest in Sydney after video footage showed a small group engaging in an antisemitic chant. Around 1,000 pro-Palestinian supporters marched to the Sydney Opera House, which was illuminated in blue and white in support of Israel. The footage, shared by the Australian Jewish Association, depicted protestors outside the Opera House lighting flares and chanting explicit phrases such as "gas the Jews" and "f--- the Jews." Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned the antisemitic chants, calling them "horrific." He emphasized the importance of respectful political discourse in the country.The protests were organized by the Palestine Action Group Sydney, which defended its right to protest against "apartheid" in Israel but distanced themselves from the antisemitic attendees, stating that they did not represent their movement. The group emphasized their stance as an anti-racist and anti-colonial movement, refusing to fight racism with racism. They made it clear that antisemites were not welcome at their rallies and would be asked to leave.
New South Wales state police announced that they were reviewing the protest footage to determine if any crimes were committed. The investigation comes as violence between Hamas and Israeli forces escalates, resulting in the deaths of over 1,600 people and causing numerous injuries. The international community remains concerned about the situation and calls for a peaceful resolution.