Jews, Hindus and Iranians unite at anti-terror rally
A diverse crowd of 800 people have gathered for a vigil following the recent antisemitic attacks in Melbourne.
About 800 people from Melbourne’s Jewish, Hindu, Iranian and Christian communities gathered on Sunday afternoon for a peaceful rally and vigil to honour victims of terrorism worldwide.
The event, organised by the Minority Impact Coalition, commemorated victims of the October 7 Hamas massacre, Israeli civilians targeted by Islamic Regime missile strikes, Hindus murdered in the Pahalgam terrorist attack in India, and Iranian civilians persecuted and executed by the Islamic Regime.
Similar events were also held in Sydney, Brisbane and Perth.
The rally at the Victorian State Parliament came in the wake of recent antisemitic incidents in Melbourne, including attacks on a restaurant and synagogue, which organisers said contributed to higher than expected attendance.
“I think people felt the need to come out today, after what’s happened this week,” said Simmone Whine from J-United, one of the Melbourne event organisers.
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