After pro-Palestinian groups staged angry protests in Melbourne and other cities on Sunday against Hezbollah killings, Australian police called on “prohibited symbols and chants,” specifically to Lebanese terrorist group Hezbollah. At least six cases involving related chants and flags are being investigated. Leader Hassan Nasrallah.
Thousands of protesters filled the streets at these events, waving Lebanese and Palestinian flags. The yellow flag of Hezbollah reaches for an assault rifle. appear In the same way.
Some demonstrators took their belongings with them. framed photo Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah's killed By precision airstrikes carried out by many in the Israeli military leadership on Saturday.
The offensive chant was a Hezbollah slogan that means “Jews, Muhammad's army is coming back” in Arabic. slogan imply In the 7th century, the Jews were massacred by Muhammad in what is now Saudi Arabia.
Hezbollah is a terrorist organization that is banned in Australia, as well as in the United States and most of Europe. The flag, symbols and slogans of Hezbollah are: Prohibited Under Australia's Commonwealth Hate Speech Act, hate speech that is displayed in a way that is considered threatening or intimidating to others is punishable by up to 12 months in prison.
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan said the display of the Hezbollah flag at a protest in Melbourne was “totally unacceptable”.
“This has caused deep sadness and division on the streets here in Melbourne. We hope that law enforcement will pursue this matter,” she said.
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) appealed to the public for information about anyone “inciting violence or wearing prohibited symbols while calling for the destruction of groups or individuals”.
“AFP has zero tolerance for individuals who violate the law and will use its extensive capabilities and networks to take action,” police said in a statement.
“We are writing to major media outlets asking them to produce video footage of the weekend's protests and those that will occur in the coming days,” AFP news agency added.
Foreign Minister Penny Wong said “any indication” of support for terrorist organizations like Hezbollah “threatens national security” and “incites fear and division in communities”.
Home Secretary Tony Burke said on Monday that “any indication of support for terrorist organizations is unequivocally condemned”.
“Whether someone has a visa will be subject to a higher level of scrutiny. I have made it clear from day one that we will consider refusing and canceling visas for anyone who attempts to incite discord within Australia. '' he added.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said there were “worrying signs” of extremism at the weekend's protests.
“We don't want people to bring radical conflict ideologies here. Multiculturalism and social cohesion cannot be taken for granted and that will continue to be the case. “It’s important to keep emphasizing that,” he said.
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton added: demanding An emergency parliament will meet on Monday to pass a stronger anti-Hezbollah law.
“There is an absolute outrage about glorifying terrorist leaders and this should definitely violate Australian law. If not, we should recall Parliament and pass legislation to ban it.” “,” Dutton said.
“I think it's completely unacceptable that the government is not already arresting people and revoking visas for people who glorify Hezbollah, Hamas, etc. There is no place for them in our country.” he said.
“We are the greatest country in the world and we shouldn't be afraid to protect and defend it. If Tony Burke keeps talking about important things, that's another thing, but he needs to follow through.” “There is,” Mr. Dutton demanded.
“It is despicable and reprehensible for people to celebrate the lives of terrorists and promote the values of terrorist organizations.” said Shadow foreign affairs spokesperson Simon Birmingham.
Australian politicians have been worried since a sickening pro-Hamas demonstration was held at the famous Sydney Opera House days after the October 7 massacre. Government officials are hurt For advising Jews to shelter in their homes while pro-terrorism protesters occupied the streets.
Iranian state media I clapped Australian demonstrators expressed “sadness” over the “martyrdom” of Nasrallah, whose terrorist activities were lavishly supported by the Tehran regime.
“The demonstrators were at fault for the conflict between Israeli regime forces and Hezbollah, who have shown solidarity and support for the Palestinian people since Tel Aviv's war machine launched a genocidal war against the besieged Gaza Strip in October. called for an end to violence in West Asia following a dramatic escalation in fighting,'' Iranian Press TV hyperventilated on Sunday.
“Very devastated, very heartbroken, very emotional. I have to come here today just to show solidarity and show respect for him and what he was fighting for. I felt it was necessary,” a rally participant told Press TV.
Iranian state media made no mention of Hezbollah's relentless missile attacks on Israeli civilians, which prompted Israel to eliminate the Iranian-backed terrorist organization's leadership.
