Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is calling for calm after the U.S. Consulate in Sydney was vandalized. Surveillance footage captured a hooded individual smashing windows with a sledgehammer and painting red triangles on the building.
Albanese emphasized the importance of respectful debate, stating that violent actions do not help address the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The consulate, closed on a public holiday, is set to reopen soon.
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns condemned the vandalism, urging for peaceful expression of opinions. Previous incidents of graffiti at U.S. diplomatic facilities were attributed to pro-Palestinian activists.
Albanese’s plea for a peaceful resolution to the Israel-Palestine debate resonates with the majority of Australians who disapprove of destructive acts. Let’s strive for understanding and dialogue rather than resorting to violence.
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