The Premier of New South Wales, Chris Minns, has issued a public apology to the Jewish community for the anti-semitic messages that were chanted during a pro-Palestinian rally held at the Opera House on October 9. Mr. Minns expressed his personal and governmental apologies, stating that he takes full responsibility and will ensure that such incidents do not happen again. The protesters at the rally were deemed to have shown that they were not peaceful, with the event degenerating into the burning of flags and the use of racial slurs against Jewish community members. The Premier made it clear that these actions were unacceptable and would not be tolerated. The Israeli government declared war against Hamas following an attack on Israeli civilians, resulting in numerous deaths. The NSW Police are now working to prevent further unrest and address safety concerns within the Jewish community. In response to the Premier’s vow to prevent future rallies, the Palestine Action Group Sydney (PAGS) stated that they would be planning another demonstration, but the police have deemed it unauthorized. The Police Minister, Yasmin Catley, emphasized that unauthorized protests would be considered unlawful and could result in arrests. Mr. Minns reinforced the police’s commitment to keeping the community safe and preventing rallies from causing further division or violence on the streets of Sydney. The rally organizer, Mr. Ali, criticized the Premier’s actions and argued that Palestinians also deserve the space to grieve and protest the devastation in their lives. The Greens and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed their concerns about the rally and its impact on peace, unity, and the lives lost. Mr. Albanese acknowledged the complexity of the Middle East issue but condemned the actions of Hamas and called for condemnation of the rally.