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PM says October 7 ‘not a day for demonstrations’ ahead of anniversary rallies

Albanese says protests on October 7 risk alienating public support and disrespect the memory of 1,200 victims of the 2023 Hamas terror attacks, the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust.

  • On October 7, 2023, Hamas militants carried out a deadly attack in Israel, murdering over 1,200 people and taking around 250 hostages.
  • This brutal assault, the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust, triggered sustained conflict and increased tensions worldwide.
  • As Australia prepares to mark the anniversary, government officials and Jewish organizations have condemned demonstrations planned on this date as provocative and deeply disrespectful.
  • NSW Police attempted to block rallies at the Sydney Opera House over security concerns, while leaders such as Jeremy Leibler criticized the planned protest, claiming it amounts to celebrating the Hamas attacks of October 7.
  • Amid ongoing protests and deepening political divisions, both Anthony Albanese and Sussan Ley will deliver statements in parliament, highlighting increasing worries about public unity and safety.
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The New South Wales government has condemned a rally planned for the anniversary of the Hamas attack • Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese warned that demonstrations on that date would "harm the Palestinian cause"

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J-Wire broke the news in on Monday, October 6, 2025.
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