Tensions Flare as Protesters Clash Outside Melbourne Synagogue

Pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian groups faced off near a synagogue despite the latter's protest being called off over safety concerns.

A planned pro-Palestinian protest near the Caulfield Hebrew Congregation was canceled due to alleged threats of violence but still drew a small group of activists to the area.
Hundreds of pro-Israel demonstrators gathered outside the synagogue, significantly outnumbering the pro-Palestinian group, prompting a heavy police presence to maintain order.
A man wearing a Palestinian keffiyeh was detained by police after being confronted and thrown to the ground by members of the pro-Israel crowd.
Police successfully separated the two groups after heated exchanges, with pro-Israel demonstrators chanting slogans and pro-Palestinian activists responding with their own calls.
The incident follows earlier protests in Melbourne, highlighting ongoing tensions surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the region.