Today, January 26, is Australia Day, the official national day of Australia. It marks the 1788 landing of Britain’s First Fleet and raising of the Union Flag of Great Britain at Sydney Cove, that ultimately led to the nation that Australia has become.
It is meant to recognize the contributions of Australia to the nation, while also encouraging reflection on past wrongs including towards Indigenous Australians and also giving respect and celebrating the diversity and achievements of Australian society past and presen. But in recent times, many indigenous Australians and their allies have called to change the date, for they see the day as a black mark in history.
Hence why we saw ‘Invasion Day’ rallies in Australia today. And you already know who has co-opted this cause: Australian palestinian Arabs, who like their US counterparts, see as useful the hitching of their wagon to the cause of ‘Brown people’ while biting the hand that feeds them:
Join us on 26th Jan for the Invasion Day Rally.
— Nasser Mashni (@iamthenas) January 17, 2024
"The 26th January, Australia Day is not a day to celebrate. It is an annual reminder of invasion, occupation, genocide and the ongoing impacts of colonisation that continues to destroy our lives, our lands and our waters. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/qKOdM0WdnW
At the various rallies, the Israel-hate, as well as palestinian Arab flags and chants, have been prominent:
Sydney's Invasion Day rally has begun in Belmore Park, with a large turnout gathering prior to the march through the CBD.
— 10 News First Sydney (@10NewsFirstSyd) January 26, 2024
Indigenous speakers and performers have addressed this year's crowd, which includes a large contingent of pro-Palestinian supporters marching in solidarity. pic.twitter.com/HyGYazhkII
“Israel celebrates our Nakba, and this country celebrates its horrible, traumatic Invasion Day”
— 6 News Australia (@6NewsAU) January 26, 2024
Watch the Invasion Day rally in Perth on 6 News live now: https://t.co/U1ghlKaM0J#6NewsAU | https://t.co/eU0kSSqP9E pic.twitter.com/YjAE3yAcEm
The Palestine contingent has assembled for the Invasion Day 2024 rally in so called Melbourne, led by Jasper Wurundjeri man. Abolish the date, abolish the state! pic.twitter.com/dQhNsQnZ9M
— Free Palestine Melbourne (@FPMelbourne) January 25, 2024
The Palestinian contingent ✊🏾 pic.twitter.com/tG14jCvQlz
— melanincholy🔻 (@riotersbloc) January 26, 2024
Amazing turnout at today's (38 degree 🥵) Invasion Day march on Gadigal Country ✊🏾🖤💛♥️ pic.twitter.com/b3Xa4XUy3x
— melanincholy🔻 (@riotersbloc) January 26, 2024
Not to mention, the same kind of rhetoric and hate employed against Australia that the haters employ against Israel, including “F**k Israel and F**k Australia:
Australia flag & Israel flag in the garbage bin outside Victoria Parliament.
— Australian Jewish Association (@AustralianJA) January 26, 2024
They hate Australia almost as much as they hate Israel & Jews. pic.twitter.com/Yagtn9fFIU
And good old fashioned antisemitism:
Balaclava, Melbourne, Australia – three women wearing hijabs & chanting “Free Palestine” target members of local Jewish community buying groceries at local supermarkets in preparation for Sabbath@VictoriaPolice attended & moved the trouble makers on
— Menachem Vorchheimer (@MenachemV) January 26, 2024
This is not peace pic.twitter.com/u3i32paFY1
Once again, those who proved so adept at hijacking planes have now taken to successfully hijacking causes. And they have done so here, with the result that these Indigenous Australians are siding with the descendants of colonizers and against their fellow indigenous people, the Jews.
What we are witnessing is “first they came for the Jews….” in real-time. Once again, the so-called “Palestinian cause” seeks to poison and destroy everything in its path. And Australia is on its list.
By the way, here in Israel, ‘Invasion Day’ is October 7.
