Pro-Palestine Rally Organiser Apologises After Violent Clash Triggers Synagogue Evacuation

Published on November 12, 2023

Free Palestine Melbourne, the organiser of a pro-Palestine demonstration in Caulfield on Nov. 10, has apologised to the local Jewish community for what eventually turned into a violent clash next to a synagogue. Caulfield, a suburb with a significant Jewish community, saw violence erupt between supporters of Israel and Palestine after a Palestinian-owned restaurant was destroyed by fire in the morning. Victoria Police said that they were “very confident” the incident was not sparked by racial or political motivations, despite Palestinian supporters rallying in the area that evening, waving the Palestinian flag and chanting “From the river to the sea.” In response, the local Jewish residents gathered, waving Israeli flags while chanting “Bring them home,” referring to over 200 hostages still held captive by Hamas....

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