Pro-Palestine vigils spark criticism as Jewish groups mark 7 October
Jewish Australians mark the attack anniversary as pro-Palestine vigils divide communities.
Jewish Australians will mark the third anniversary of the 7 October 2023 Hamas attack on Wednesday. They will hold private ceremonies across capital cities.
Peak Jewish bodies kept event locations secret. Members reported safety fears.
Pro-Palestine groups plan vigils the same day in Sydney, Melbourne and Wollongong. NSW Premier Chris Minns called the vigils obscene.
He said the timing seemed designed to upset communities. The original attack killed about 1,200 people and took 251 hostage.
It triggered the Gaza war in which 74,000 Palestinians have been killed.
- About 1,200 killed, 251 taken hostage
- Attack death toll
- 74,000 Palestinians killed
- Gaza war toll
- Third anniversary, 7 October 2023 attack
- Anniversary date
Why it mattersThese events show deep divisions over Gaza and public safety concerns in Australian communities.
AustraliaPolice will increase presence around event locations as Jewish communities and pro-Palestine supporters mark the date separately.
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