Mosque Protesters Boo Albanese Over Gaza Stance
Source: reuters.com
- Protesters heckled and booed PM Anthony Albanese at Lakemba Mosque during Eid prayers.
- Anger erupted over Australia's support for Israel's Gaza offensive post-2023 Hamas attack.
- Organizers urged calm, stressing Eid as a joyful day.
Protesters disrupted Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's visit to Sydney's largest mosque for Eid al-Fitr prayers, shouting him down over his government's Israel-Gaza position. The clash highlights deep frustration in Australia's Muslim community with the balancing act between backing Israel's self-defense and calling for a ceasefire. It underscores rising domestic tensions tied to the ongoing war.