Israeli soldiers participate in Sydney Marathon despite protests
Summary
Israeli soldiers took part in the Sydney Marathon despite protests by people supporting Palestine. Activists criticized Australia for allowing these soldiers, some linked to alleged war crimes in Gaza, to enter the country and compete in the race.Key Facts
- Around 40 Israeli soldiers participated in the Sydney Marathon in Australia.
- Some soldiers were from the Golani Brigade and Israel’s Unit 8200, units accused of involvement in violent actions in Gaza and Lebanon.
- Protesters carried Palestinian flags and asked Australia to stop supporting Israel’s actions.
- Rights groups accused the soldiers of links to war crimes and called for legal action against them.
- Australia’s Department of Home Affairs said it reviews visa applicants for health, character, and security but did not comment on specific cases.
- The soldiers arrived in Australia shortly after Israel refused to investigate a drone strike that killed an Australian aid worker and others in Gaza.
- The Boycott, Divest, Sanctions (BDS) movement urged Australia to investigate and prosecute people suspected of war crimes.
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