The conflict has caused tens of thousands of deaths and a severe humanitarian crisis.
Pro-Palestinian protest at the State Library of Victoria in Melbourne, Australia, on September 29. PHOTO: EPA-EFE
New South Wales Police said they were not satisfied the rally could be held safely and would seek a court order to ban it. They stressed that “the safety of participants and the community is our top priority”.
Meanwhile, tensions in the Middle East have risen after Iran launched dozens of missiles at Israel in response to Israeli military operations against Hezbollah. The Palestinian Action Group Sydney has criticised the police move to ban protests as a violation of democratic freedoms.
At recent protests in Melbourne, some people flew Hezbollah flags, prompting an investigation by authorities. Hezbollah is listed as a terrorist organization in Australia, and supporting the group can be illegal.
Australia has seen a rise in hate incidents related to the Israel-Gaza conflict, and has passed laws banning the public display of symbols of terrorist organisations. A recent anti-war protest in Melbourne turned violent, leaving several police officers injured.
Cao Phong (according to Reuters)
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