Overview
- Video from the western Sydney mosque shows a small group shouting “genocide supporters” at Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke during the Eid al‑Fitr gathering.
- Mosque security intervened and NSW Police said a 33‑year‑old man was removed and issued a move‑on direction, which he obeyed, with no charges laid.
- Albanese and Burke departed shortly after the disturbance as some outside yelled “shame on you,” with the prime minister later calling the overall reception from a crowd of more than 30,000 “incredibly positive.”
- The Lebanese Muslim Association, which runs the mosque, said the prime minister had been invited and remained welcome, arguing that engagement with elected leaders is necessary even amid heightened emotions.
- Anger voiced by some attendees focused on the government’s stance on Israel’s war in Gaza and reported silence on strikes in Lebanon, while Albanese noted frustrations may also reflect the recent ban of Hizb ut‑Tahrir.