A police strike force has found widely reported claims that pro-Palestinian protesters chanted 'gas the Jews' on the steps of the Opera House last October were almost certainly untrue. The protest organisers have welcomed the findings - but Jewish leaders disagree and are maintaining the slur was used.
On the 9th of October - two days after Hamas's attacks on southern Israel that reignited the long-running conflict between Israel and Hamas - the Palestine Action Group in Sydney called a rally in solidarity with Gaza.Videos showing protesters gathered outside the Sydney Opera House, onto which the Israeli flag was being projected, were circulated by the Australian Jewish Association.Now, New South Wales Police have released the findings of their investigation into the incident."That expert has conducted an audio, visual, and acoustic-phonetic analysis of the audiovisual file
Police Strike Force Claims Pro-Palestinian Protesters Anti-Semitic Sydney Opera House Rally Investigation Findings Jewish Leaders
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Warmer Ocean Waters Draw More Bull Sharks to SydneyWarmer ocean waters off the NSW coast are drawing more bull sharks towards Sydney, and experts say higher sea temperatures mean the aggressive predators remain in the harbour for longer each year.
Read more »
Large Group of Men Dressed in Black Intercepted by Police in SydneyA large group of men dressed in black and covering their faces with black masks were intercepted by police in Sydney. Six people were arrested and fined for offensive behavior, while others were served with public safety orders.
Read more »
Parents and Alumni Protest Sydney Private School's Decision to Become Co-educationalA small group of parents and alumni gathered outside an all-boys Sydney private school this morning in protest of a decision for the college to become fully co-educational by 2033. The disgruntled group of about 20 protesters gathered outside Newington College in Stanmore with picket signs as students made their way through the front gate.
Read more »
Prime Minister defends progress on Western Sydney Airport developmentPrime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended the progress made on developing Western Sydney Airport, claiming he has "every confidence" the New South Wales government will successfully deliver the project. Despite concerns about the surrounding development, the Prime Minister insists that Western Sydney Airport's "aerotropolis" has a "critical role" to play in the city's future.
Read more »
Legionnaires' Disease Detected in Sydney CBDHealth experts have warned the public to be on alert after legionnaires' disease was detected in the Sydney CBD, warning older people and those with chronic lung diseases could be at a higher risk of severe infection.
Read more »