'Heartless': Pro-Palestinian groups criticised for October 7 vigils
Pro-Palestinian organisations are criticised for planning vigils for the third anniversary of Hamas attacks on Israel that killed more than 1,200 people.
NSW premier Chris Minns and opposition leader Kellie Sloane have criticized pro-Palestinian groups that are holding vigils on the anniversary of the Hamas attacks on Israel, which took place on October 7. The vigil in Sydney was organized by Jews Against the Occupation, while Wollongong Friends of Palestine will also hold a vigil.
The NSW premier labeled these events "heartless" and in poor taste, stating that the organizers chose the date to attract attention. Organizers claim the vigil also marks three years since Israel launched air strikes in response to the attacks, but the premier believes the vigil would not be peaceful. NSW Police will maintain public safety, but Minister Minns has asked his Labor colleagues not to attend the vigil. He questioned whether any Labor MPs would even attend.
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