- Palestinian supporters accused of attacking children
- Protesters gathered outside Perth’s only Jewish school
Pro-Palestine supporters have been accused of attacking children after a protest was held outside Perth’s only Jewish school.
The Australian Jewish Association posted a photo on X on Monday of the protest outside Carmel School, which has students from kindergarten to year 12.
The text of the message read: ‘Jewish children in the crosshairs. Outside Carmel School, Perth’s only Jewish school.
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The photo showed two people carrying the Palestinian flag, while at least one other protester wore the flag as a cape.
One of them held a sign that read: “Criminals. Cut ties with apartheid Israel.”
Western Australian police told the Daily Mail Australia they gave protesters a series of “move on” orders and one protester was arrested.
Pictured: Pro-Palestine protesters outside Carmel School, Perth’s only Jewish school, on Monday
The Australian Jewish Association posted a photo of the protest on X, with the caption: ‘Jewish children targeted.’
Police said: ‘At approximately 9.50am today a group of people gathered to protest outside a community centre on Cresswell Road in Dianella.
‘Officers from Mirrabooka Police District and the Central Regional Operations Group were present and issued a number of movement notices.
‘A man was arrested but has since been released without charge pending further investigation.’
Social media users were horrified by the demonstration.
“When they have to persecute Jewish children, there is a bigger problem with these people than simply supporting Palestine; this should never apply to the Jewish community in Australia,” one user said.
Another wrote: ‘What the fuck do Jewish children born in Australia have to do with a… war on the other side of the planet?’
A third user said: “This is child bullying.”
On Friday, the school announced a project to mark the first anniversary of October 7, when tensions between Palestine and Israel escalated due to a Hamas attack.
In a Facebook post, students were asked to bring old, colorful toys and household items to school for the project.
“We appreciate your support for this project and urge everyone to contribute to this wonderful work of art, fostering a spirit of unity and strength,” the post reads.