{
  "id": 12279272,
  "title": "'Heartless': Pro-Palestinian groups criticised for October 7 vigils",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/heartless-pro-palestinian-groups-criticised-for-october-7-vigils",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T02:08:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-06/sydney-palestine-protest-on-israel-october-7-attack-anniversary/107232144"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Pro-Palestinian organisations are criticised for planning vigils for the third anniversary of Hamas attacks on Israel that killed more than 1,200 people.",
  "key_points": [
    "NSW Premier Chris Minns criticizes pro-Palestinian vigils as heartless and in poor taste.",
    "Vigils organized for October 7 anniversary of Hamas attacks on Israel.",
    "NSW Police to ensure public safety at vigils."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The criticism from NSW Premier Chris Minns and opposition leader Kellie Sloane marks a political backlash against pro-Palestinian groups, potentially straining their public support and internal party dynamics.",
  "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."
}