A bakery has been forced to remove itself from social media after a photo of its Hamas cake for a four-year-old boy sparked mass outrage.
Fufu’s Oven Bakery in Sydney shared images of the young man standing next to a large cake with the Palestinian flag and Hamas spokesperson Abu Ubaida on Tuesday.
The boy wore a headscarf and an outfit similar to Ubaida’s, copying his pose with one finger in the air.
The masked terrorist was also photographed in a batch of cupcakes with the Palestinian flag.
Fufu’s Oven Bakery initially received praise for the cake, with commenters writing that the boy “was a champ” and “what a cute mashallah” along with hearts.
Oven Bakery by Fufu closed its social media accounts on Tuesday after sharing photos of a four-year-old boy’s Hamas cake (pictured)
The large cake and matching cupcakes (pictured) featured the Palestinian flag and Hamas spokesman Abu Ubaida.
However, criticism quickly took over the controversial post and the bakery was forced to close its Instagram and Facebook pages.
The company is known for delivering custom cakes across Sydney and says it was recently invited to cater the Muslim community’s annual Iftar dinner in Sydney.
Prime Minister Chris Minns described the photos as “horrifying”.
“Hamas is an evil terrorist organization,” he said.
“Children’s parties should be innocent and fun, not full of hate.”
Jewish groups also condemned the bakery for preparing the cake for a children’s party.
“Dressing a child up as a terrorist, even in what appears to be a Hamas headband, is reprehensible and a form of child abuse,” Australian Jewish Group executive director Robert Gregory said at the Daily Telegraph reported.
‘Islamic extremism and the radicalization of youth is not just a problem for the Jewish community. He is a threat to all Australians.
‘Australia has witnessed several recent incidents in which young Muslims allegedly stabbed or planned to attack other Australians.
“Indoctrination starts at a young age and is similar to what is seen throughout the Middle East.”
Executive Council of Australian Jewry co-chief executive Alex Ryvchin criticized the issue and said young children should celebrate with Batman or Real Madrid themes.
Prime Minister Chris Minns described the photos as “horrifying”, while Australian Jewish Group chief executive Robert Gregory compared the cake to “indoctrination” (pictured, Abu Ubaida).
“It takes a rare kind of psychosis to want to teach young children that Hamas terrorists should be admired and emulated,” he said.
‘If this is what is happening in some Sydney homes, we should prepare for a generation of violent extremists.
“The authorities should be aware of this incident.”
The bakery has been contacted for comment.