Amid an escalating campaign of Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon which have prompted international calls for an immediate ceasefire – including from Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese – protesters in Sydney on Sunday joined demonstrations in cities around the world in renewed opposition Israel’s bombing campaign.
Protesters labelled Israel a “terror state” and held placards mourning the death of slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah during a massive demonstration at Sydney’s Town Hall.
A divisive figure both in the West and Middle East, Nasrallah led the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia for more than three decades before he was assassinated by Israel in an airstrike on Beirut that destroyed four residential buildings over the weekend. Hezbollah is listed as a terrorist organisation in Australia.
“It draws the immediate attention of our security agencies. There is a higher level of scrutiny if anyone is on a visa. I have made clear from day one that I will consider refusing and cancelling visas for anyone who seeks to incite discord in Australia.” A protester holds up a photograph of Hezbollah Secretary-general Hassan Nasrallah during a Pro-Palestine rally for Gaza and Lebanon at the State Library of Victoria in Melbourne.Liberal Party senator James Paterson said it was “disturbing to see symbols of a listed terrorist organisation, Hezbollah, prominently displayed on the streets of Melbourne and Sydney today”.
Protesters gatecrashed a pro-Palestine protest in Melbourne on Sunday and may now be referred to the Australian Federal Police.
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