Australian Police Forces Vow ‘No Tolerance’ for Illegal Activity Ahead of Oct. 7 Anniversary

In the wake of large-scale protests scheduled to mark the first anniversary of Hamas’ attack on Israel, the police says there will be “no tolerance for illegal behaviour or violence.” Without directly referring to “Oct. 7” or “pro-Palestine,” a joint statement issued by the Australian Federal Police and all state police forces said such behaviour would not be tolerated on “any day of the year.” “In Australia, there are offences that prohibit behaviour that incites or advocates violence or hatred based on race and religion, including the display of prohibited symbols in public under these circumstances,” the statement read. It further warns that it is a serious offence to “counsel, promote, encourage, urge, instruct, or praise terrorism.”...