Hecklers Disrupt PM's Mosque Visit Amidst Israel-Palestine Tensions

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faced heckling during his Eid al-Fitr visit to Australia's largest mosque, with protesters angered by his stance on Israel's actions in Gaza. The visit highlighted divisions in Australia's Muslim and Jewish communities, with tensions further fueled by the government's recent actions against Hizb ut-Tahrir.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 20-03-2026 08:26 IST | Created: 20-03-2026 08:26 IST
Hecklers Disrupt PM's Mosque Visit Amidst Israel-Palestine Tensions
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese encountered vocal protesters during his Eid al-Fitr visit to Australia's largest mosque, where he faced criticism for his stance on Israel's military operations in Gaza.

Protesters disrupted the event, shouting at Albanese and Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke to leave, accusing them of supporting 'genocide' due to Israel's actions.

The incident underscores ongoing tensions within Australia's Muslim and Jewish communities, exacerbated by the government's classification of Hizb ut-Tahrir as a hate group following a mass shooting incident in Sydney.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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