Sydney Restaurateur Charged for Displaying Nazi Symbol at Pro-Palestine Rally
Alan Yazbek, co-owner of Nomad restaurants, faces legal action under new NSW laws after allegedly displaying a swastika at a protest.
- Alan Yazbek, a prominent Sydney restaurateur, has been charged for allegedly displaying a Nazi symbol during a pro-Palestine protest in Sydney.
- The incident occurred at a rally where Yazbek reportedly held a sign resembling the Israeli flag but with a swastika replacing the Star of David.
- Yazbek, who is Jewish, has been charged under New South Wales laws prohibiting the public display of Nazi symbols without excuse.
- The charges have sparked backlash against Yazbek's restaurant group, with customers expressing outrage and vowing to boycott the establishments.
- Yazbek is scheduled to appear in Downing Centre Local Court later this month to address the charges.