Protesters pepper sprayed, synagogue evacuated after ugly clashes in Melbourne over Gaza conflict
A synagogue has been evacuated and police have used pepper spray on protesters after ugly clashes in Melbourne over the war in Gaza.
Police have pepper-sprayed protesters in Melbourne after angry clashes over the Gaza conflict exploded into ugly scenes and forced the evacuation of a synagogue.
Tensions erupted after a pro-Palestinian burger store was set alight in Caulfield at 4 am on Friday, prompting 100 pro-Palestinian protesters to gather in a park across the road from the synagogue during a Shabbat service at around 7pm this evening.
Police have insisted the blaze was not politically motivated and cautioned against “assumptions”.
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Can't wait for Harmony Day 21st March 2024. Would that be an appropriate day for 'genuine Australians' to stage protests and tell FOBs we don't celebrate their hate and cultural backwardness.
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