Pro-Palestine supporters have been accused of targeting children after a protest was staged outside Perth’s only Jewish school.
A photo of the protest outside Carmel School, which has students from Kindergarten to Year 12, was posted by the n Jewish Association on X on Monday.
The caption read: ‘Jewish children targeted. Outside Carmel School, Perth’s only Jewish school.
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The photo showed two people carrying the Palestinian flag, while at least one other protester was wearing the flag as a cape.
One held a sign that read: ‘Criminals. Cut ties with apartheid Israel.’
WA Police told Daily Mail that police gave the protesters a number of ‘move on’ orders, and one male protester was arrested.
Police said: ‘At about 9.50am today, a group of people gathered to protest outside a community hub on Cresswell Road in Dianella.
‘Officers from Mirrabooka Police District and Central Regional Operations Group were in attendance and issued a number of Move On Notices.
‘One male was arrested, however, he has since been released without charge pending further inquiries.’
Social media users were horrified by the demonstration.
‘When they have to go after Jewish children there’s a bigger issue with these people than just supporting Palestine, this should never be taken out on ’s Jewish community,’ one user said.
Another wrote: ‘What the f*** do n-born Jewish kids have to do with a…war on the other side of the planet?’
A third user said: ‘This is child intimidation.’
On Friday, the school announced a project to commemorate the first anniversary of October 7, when tensions between Palestine and Israel escalated due to an attack by Hamas.
In a Facebook post, it asked students to bring old colourful toys and household items to school for the project.
‘We appreciate your support for this project, and urge you all to contribute to this wonderful piece of art, fostering a spirit of unity and strength,’ the post read.