Australian authorities respond to anti-Semitic violence and protests in Melbourne
Three individuals were charged with assault and related offenses following a pro-Palestinian protest at an Israeli-owned restaurant in Melbourne, where altercations included chair-throwing and property damage. The protest was linked to broader tensions surrounding Israeli-Palestinian issues, with the restaurant and its owner being targeted due to their perceived support for Israel. The incident is part of ongoing tensions, including a separate fire at a Melbourne synagogue, though no link has been established between the events.