{
  "id": 112504,
  "title": "Inquiry told actions of pro-Palestinian protesters in Sydney were 'appalling'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/inquiry-told-actions-of-pro-palestinian-protesters-in-sydney-were",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-04T03:21:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-04/antisemitism-royal-commission-protests-david-ossip/106993436"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Australia Palestine Advocacy Network and the Palestine Action Group were granted permission to question witnesses at a Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, following criticism of the behavior displayed by protesters at a pro-Palestinian rally in Sydney. On October 9, 2023, demonstrators gathered in the wake of the Hamas attack on Israel, with some chants heard as \"where's the Jews?\" and \"f*** the Jews\". The Jewish Board of Deputies president, David Ossip, described the actions of the protesters as \"appalling\", citing the psychological impact on the community following the attack on October 7. Police had advised the Jewish community to avoid the Sydney CBD due to safety concerns, which Ossip believed transferred control of the city to the protesters. During cross-examination, Ossip expressed frustration with the timeline of the Hamas attacks and the Israeli military's response, stating he was focusing on matters before the Royal Commission.",
  "summary": "The head of a peak Jewish body has criticised the conduct of protesters at a pro-Palestinian rally organised in the wake of Hamas's attack on Israel, prompting a tense exchange at the antisemitism royal commission.",
  "key_points": [
    "Pro-Palestinian protesters in Sydney displayed appalling behavior.",
    "Chants included \"where's the Jews?\" and \"f the Jews\".",
    "Jewish Board of Deputies president called protesters' actions \"appalling\"."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The protesters' actions have deepened concerns about community cohesion, with the Jewish community feeling particularly vulnerable and police forced to advise safety precautions in public areas.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}