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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Islamic leaders accuse premier of threatening social cohesion over protest ban
Chris Minns has faced a backlash over his proposal to give police more power to block repeated protest marches.
- by Michael McGowan and Max Maddison
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This US professor sparked outrage at a Sydney mosque. Here’s why
The immigration minister is reviewing the American’s visa after saying October 7 is “not fully a day of mourning” as MPs and the Jewish community condemn the comments.
- by Max Maddison and Carrie Fellner
October 7 anniversary as it happened: Vigils, rallies held in Sydney one year after Hamas’ attacks on Israel
Follow live coverage of vigils and rallies across Sydney to mark October 7.
- by Jessica McSweeney
Analysis
Middle East at war
Dutton has clarity on Israel, but the PM is reading the nation’s mood
Anthony Albanese’s view – do not take sides – is close to the majority position on the Middle East but is dangerous for a prime minister because he sounds empty.
- by David Crowe
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Voters reject protests as Gaza war ignites domestic row
A majority of voters have rejected public protests in support of either side in the war in the Middle East, while more now say the war has made Australia less safe than a year ago.
- by David Crowe
In the face of condemnation, this rally was a big one
The politicians had worried about a march scheduled just a day before October 7. It was tasteless at best, they said, and dangerous at worst.
- by Michael Bachelard
‘Free publicity’: Pro-Palestine rally organisers say political attention helped turn-out
Rally organisers say criticism from political leaders helped to drive several thousand people to pro-Palestine protests on Sunday.
- by Charlotte Grieve
Sydney pro-Palestine protest as it happened: Demonstrators gather in CBD on day before October 7 anniversary
Pro-Palestine protests will go ahead in Sydney’s CBD today. Our journalists and photographers are on the ground and will provide updates throughout the day.
- by Jessica McSweeney
Opinion
Opinion
The timing is shameful, but the pro-Palestinians have a right to protest
You can only be taken seriously as a defender of free speech if you are willing to defend the right to free expression of views which you oppose and, at times, despise.
- by George Brandis
Premier hits out at pro-Palestine rally organisers ahead of October 7 ‘vigil’
Chris Minns also hit out at organisers of planned demonstrations on Sunday and Monday, accusing them of not representing the communities on behalf of whom they are protesting.
- by Michael McGowan
Opinion
Peter Dutton
A free speech U-turn is under way, with Peter Dutton leading the charge
In January, the leader of the opposition supported federal laws relating to the display of terrorist symbols. This week, he wants the book thrown at protesters. So what gives?
- by Waleed Aly
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