Asio warns against inflamed language over Middle East amid concern of ‘opportunistic violence’

‘Words matter’: ASIO head warns against ‘inflamed language’ on Israel-Hamas conflict

The head of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) has called for people to consider "social cohesion" when making statements about the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Asio warns against inflamed language over Middle East amid concern of ‘opportunistic violence’

Mike Burgess issues rare public statement asking ‘all parties consider the implications for social cohesion’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAn Australian intelligence chief has urged leaders to safeguard social cohesion amid bloodshed in the Middle East, warning that “inflamed language” may fuel community tensions.The head of Asio, Mike Burgess, issued…