In Melbourne, a man was arrested after tensions rose outside a synagogue where pro-Israel supporters gathered to counter a pro-Palestinian crowd; the planned protest was canceled due to safety concerns, leading to a heavy police presence and the separation of opposing groups. The demonstration was in response to a talk featuring former Israeli justice minister Ayelet Shaked, whose visa was rejected, and followed previous protests targeting Myer’s Christmas windows; a 39-year-old man is expected to be charged for breaching the peace and failing to move on, with a court appearance scheduled for March 14.
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