Usman Khawaja Defends Journalist Fired Over Gaza Social Media Posts

Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja criticized the dismissal of journalist Peter Lalor, calling it unjust and voicing support for his pro-Palestinian stance.

Peter Lalor, a veteran Australian cricket journalist, was removed from SEN Radio's coverage of the Australia-Sri Lanka cricket series over his social media posts about Gaza.
Lalor stated he was accused of being antisemitic and told his posts were unbalanced and made some in the community feel unsafe, allegations he strongly denied.
Usman Khawaja, an Australian cricketer, publicly supported Lalor, emphasizing that advocating for Gaza's people is about human rights and not antisemitism.
SEN Radio's CEO Craig Hutchison said the decision was made to balance community sensitivities and maintain the station as a space for inclusivity and escape from global tensions.
Lalor defended his posts, describing them as an effort to highlight the suffering in Gaza, and expressed concern about the silencing of voices over fear of backlash.