Australia PM Condemns Vandalism of US Consulate in Sydney
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called for calm and respectful political discourse following the vandalism of the US Consulate in Sydney. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of June 10, involved an individual using a sledgehammer to smash nine holes in the reinforced glass windows and painting two inverted red triangles, a symbol associated with Palestinian resistance, on the building. The consulate was closed at the time due to a public holiday but is set to reopen on Tuesday.
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns condemned the act, stating that the majority of Australians do not support such vandalism. Authorities are investigating the incident and have appealed for witnesses or anyone with relevant information to come forward. This act of vandalism comes amid heightened tensions and ongoing debates surrounding the Israel-Palestinian conflict.
