Three charged after protest at Israeli-owned restaurant in Australia
Summary
Three people were charged with assault and other offenses after a protest at an Israeli-owned restaurant in Melbourne, Australia. The protest involved about 20 people, and police are still looking into what happened. The restaurant owner is connected to a controversial foundation, which led to the protest targeting the restaurant.Key Facts
- Three people, one man and two women, were charged with assault, affray, riotous behavior, and criminal damage.
- Around 20 protesters gathered at a restaurant called Miznon, where an altercation occurred.
- Chairs were thrown, and a glass door was damaged during the incident.
- The protest targeted the restaurant due to its owner, Shahar Segal, being linked to a controversial Gaza-related foundation.
- The Whistleblowers, Activists, and Communities Alliance claimed responsibility for the protest but not the violence.
- A separate social media statement denied starting the violence and blamed employees from another nearby restaurant.
- The restaurant issued a statement emphasizing its role as a place of hospitality.
- A different person was charged with offenses related to a fire at a Melbourne synagogue, with no link to the restaurant protest.
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