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Sky News AU
a day ago
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- Sky News AU
Jewish leader Alex Ryvchin blasts Sydney Mayor Clover Moore while lauding police 'maturity' in barring Sydney Harbour Bridge march
Executive Council of Australian Jewry co-CEO Alex Ryvchin has lauded NSW Police after the application to lead a pro-Palestine protest on the Sydney Harbour Bridge was rejected, but slammed Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore for supporting the protesters. The Palestine Action Group in Sydney announced on Sunday that a rally was being planned across the Harbour Bridge on August 3 to send a ''powerful'' message to the world on the conflict in Gaza. However, Acting Deputy Commissioner Peter McKenna said organisers wanted to close the bridge to allow up to 10,000 to cross, and there was not enough time to do it safely. He said that police had suggested alternative locations for the protest to take place and told reporters it was a matter of timing and public safety. Mr Ryvchin said the decision to set the Bridge off-limits showed that "common sense prevails'. The Jewish community leader said the protesters wanted the Bridge because the "bigger the landmark, the bigger the spectacle", which would help them to further their goals. Mr Ryvchin said "this particular brand of activists" thought they had a right to do whatever they wanted, but needed to remember their place within society. "They are so obnoxious and so extreme in their mentality, they need to be stopped," he said. NSW Premier Chris Minns said the protest should be held elsewhere while Lord Mayor of Sydney, Clover Moore, posted on social media that the protest should be allowed. 'It would be an incredibly powerful symbol for our most iconic landmark to be the site of a demonstration against starvation in Gaza and in favour of lasting peace,' Ms Moore said. Mr Ryvchin said Ms Moore was "kidding herself" and was putting her own politics above the people she was "supposed to serve". "Clover Moore needs to start thinking about the interests of the people of Sydney, but fortunately, again, the maturity of the police has prevailed and this march won't happen on the Bridge," he said. 'When she talks about this march being a lovely gesture of peace, peace does not enter the vocabulary of these people. They've never spoken about peace. 'They were in the streets celebrating immediately after October 7.' Mr Ryvchin said the protesters would likely march regardless of the Bridge being off limits. The Jewish leader said the activists were people who sought 'emotional gratification' and wanted to be seen 'standing up for something'. 'It's not about the Palestinians. It's about their own internal emotional nourishment and needs. That's what this is really about for them,' Mr Ryvchin said. He said the protesters, instead of getting it 'out of their system', had become 'more extreme' and 'more severe' in their behaviour and conduct. 'We're seeing a transfer from those rallies to the storming of restaurants, to the harassment of people in the streets, to the daubing of public buildings,' he said. 'Police need to determine whether we're a state of laws or whether this violent mob with their intentions are allowed to prevail and hold sway over the vast majority of Sydneysiders who are peaceful and law abiding.'
Sky News AU
2 days ago
- Politics
- Sky News AU
‘Out of depth': Clover Moore slammed for support of Harbour Bridge pro-Palestine protest
Sky News host Danica De Giorgio slams the Lord Mayor of Sydney, Clover Moore, for her public support of holding a pro-Palestine protest on the Sydney Harbour Bridge. 'It seems the Lord Mayor of Sydney has suffered another public hallucination – she's seemingly forgotten her core duties of roads, rates, and rubbish,' Ms De Giorgio said. 'Gee, what a gift of propaganda to Hamas. 'How out of her depth is this woman?'
Sky News AU
2 days ago
- Politics
- Sky News AU
NSW Police say they will not permit a pro-Palestinian march to cross the Harbour Bridge
New South Wales Police have said they will not grant permission for a pro-Palestinian protest to cross the Harbour Bridge on Sunday, as Sydney's Lord Mayor backs the demonstration. Acting Deputy Commissioner Peter McKenna said organisers wanted to close the bridge to allow up to 10,000 to cross, and there was not enough time to do it safely. He said that police had suggested alternative locations for the protest to take place and told reporters it was a matter of timing and public safety. "The main rationale behind that, it's quite clearly public safety," he said. "It would have a major disruption and effect on thousands of motorists … [it] would be a public safety risk that we cannot manage at this point in time." The comments came after NSW Premier Chris Minns said the protest should be held elsewhere, and Lord Mayor of Sydney, Clover Moore posting on social media that the protest should be allowed. In a social media post, the Palestine Action Group said the bridge had been closed in the past for major events and threatened to march over the bridge regardless. The backing of the Lord Mayor has infuriated many people in Sydney, with 2GB radio host Mark Levy slamming the mayor for wanting the protest to go ahead. He told listeners on his morning show 'So, Clover Moore thinks a powerful move for Sydney is a so called 'march for humanity' with pro-Palestinian activists walking over the Harbour Bridge, chanting things like 'death, death to the IDF' and holding up signs that say 'to the river to the sea."
News.com.au
2 days ago
- Politics
- News.com.au
‘Incredibly powerful': Sydney Mayor Clover Moore backs pro-Palestine march on Harbour Bridge
Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore has thrown her support behind plans for a pro-Palestine march across the Harbour Bridge, saying it would be an 'incredibly powerful symbol'. The Palestine Action Group Sydney informed NSW Police over the weekend of plans for a march across the bridge on Sunday in response to mass starvation in Gaza. Police have yet to confirm whether they will seek to block the march, with Premier Chris Minns claiming Sydney could 'descend into chaos' if it went ahead. In a statement, Ms Moore urged the state government to find an alternative venue or, if 'community sentiment is significant enough', to allow use of the bridge. 'It would be an incredibly powerful symbol for our most iconic landmark to be the site of a demonstration against starvation in Gaza and in favour of lasting peace,' she said. 'The right to protest is paramount in a democracy, and the City has always stood with protestors using their voices to call for peace.' The Premier said the state government would not support a 'protest of this scale' on the bridge on Monday. He claimed the protest would not only disrupt thousands of commuters but pose 'real public safety concerns', noting that only a week's notice was provided. In response, organisers proposed holding the event a week later. 'The Premier warns of chaos, but there is nothing chaotic about people marching for peace, to stop mass starvation. 'We call on the NSW authorities to work with us to plan this event and stand on the right side of history. 'If the Premier says we need more time to plan such an event, then would he agree to support the March for Humanity a week later?' A mayor arterial route between Sydney's north and south, the Harbour Bridge has been closed multiple times in recent years. In 2023, it was closed for the filming of The Fall Guy, staring Ryan Gosling, as well as the 2023 World Pride march. The Palestine Action Group claim the bridge could 'be temporarily closed to help stop a genocide'. It comes amid mounting pressure on the Albanese government to take a firmer stance on the conflict in Gaza, where tens of thousands of civilians have been killed. The Prime Minister accused Israel of 'clearly' breaching international law over the weekend, but fell short of joining ally France in recognising a Palestinian state. Israel has been accused of deliberately starving Gaza's remaining two million inhabitants almost two years into Israel's war on the enclave after Hamas' October 7 attack. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his government was not to blame for the situation, adding there were 'secure routes' for aid. In an open letter, seven NSW Greens MPs called on NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley and Acting Commissioner Peter Thurtell to approve the protest. In NSW, protestors must file a Form One with NSW Police. If approved, the Form One offers protestors protection from anti-assembly laws. In their letter, the MPs called the march 'important expression of political communication' and noted previous court challenges by police to pro-Palestine events. 'This is the defining humanitarian issue of our time and leaders across NSW will be remembered for their actions in this moment,' the letter said. 'This is not only an opportunity to reverse course on your crackdown against peaceful protests in NSW – it is a chance to demonstrate you are on the side of humanity'. The letter was co-signed by MLCs Sue Higginson, Abigail Boyd, and Amanda Cohn, and MPs Jenny Leong, Kobi Shetty, and Tamara Smith.
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Politics
- Perth Now
Mayor's call on Harbour Bridge march
Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore has thrown her support behind plans for a pro-Palestine march across the Harbour Bridge, saying it would be an 'incredibly powerful symbol'. The Palestine Action Group Sydney informed NSW Police over the weekend of plans for a march across the bridge on Sunday in response to mass starvation in Gaza. Police have yet to confirm whether they will seek to block the march, with Premier Chris Minns claiming Sydney could 'descend into chaos' if it went ahead. In a statement, Ms Moore urged the state government to find an alternative venue or, if 'community sentiment is significant enough', to allow use of the bridge. 'It would be an incredibly powerful symbol for our most iconic landmark to be the site of a demonstration against starvation in Gaza and in favour of lasting peace,' she said. 'The right to protest is paramount in a democracy, and the City has always stood with protestors using their voices to call for peace.' NSW Premier Chris Minns Sydney claimed Sydney could 'descend into chaos' if the march went ahead. NewsWire / Nikki Short Credit: News Corp Australia The Premier said the state government would not support a 'protest of this scale' on the bridge on Monday. He claimed the protest would not only disrupt thousands of commuters but pose 'real public safety concerns', noting that only a week's notice was provided. In response, organisers proposed holding the event a week later. 'The Premier warns of chaos, but there is nothing chaotic about people marching for peace, to stop mass starvation. 'We call on the NSW authorities to work with us to plan this event and stand on the right side of history. 'If the Premier says we need more time to plan such an event, then would he agree to support the March for Humanity a week later?' A mayor arterial route between Sydney's north and south, the Harbour Bridge has been closed multiple times in recent years. Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore said the march would be an 'incredibly powerful symbol'. NewsWire/ Gaye Gerard Credit: News Corp Australia In 2023, it was closed for the filming of The Fall Guy, staring Ryan Gosling, as well as the 2023 World Pride march. The Palestine Action Group claim the bridge could 'be temporarily closed to help stop a genocide'. It comes amid mounting pressure on the Albanese government to take a firmer stance on the conflict in Gaza, where tens of thousands of civilians have been killed. The Prime Minister accused Israel of 'clearly' breaching international law over the weekend, but fell short of joining ally France in recognising a Palestinian state. Israel has been accused of deliberately starving Gaza's remaining two million inhabitants almost two years into Israel's war on the enclave after Hamas' October 7 attack. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his government was not to blame for the situation, adding there were 'secure routes' for aid. Greens MLC Sue Higginson Member was one of six Greens MPs and MLCs to sign the letter. NCA NewsWire, Monique Harmer Credit: News Corp Australia In an open letter, seven NSW Greens MPs called on NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley and Acting Commissioner Peter Thurtell to approve the protest. In NSW, protestors must file a Form One with NSW Police. If approved, the Form One offers protestors protection from anti-assembly laws. In their letter, the MPs called the march 'important expression of political communication' and noted previous court challenges by police to pro-Palestine events. 'This is the defining humanitarian issue of our time and leaders across NSW will be remembered for their actions in this moment,' the letter said. 'This is not only an opportunity to reverse course on your crackdown against peaceful protests in NSW – it is a chance to demonstrate you are on the side of humanity'. The letter was co-signed by MLCs Sue Higginson, Abigail Boyd, and Amanda Cohn, and MPs Jenny Leong, Kobi Shetty, and Tamara Smith.
