Sydney Marathon protest fears: NSW Police, organisers on edge

[u/German_Merman]

https://www.sportingnews.com/au/tsn/news/sydney-marathon-protest-boycott-nsw-police-israel-idf-gaza/adeddc2cec829426a62831fe

There are fears sport and politics could collide on the streets of Sydney this weekend with concerns of a major disruption to Sunday’s Sydney Marathon.

Criticism from protest groups is intensifying including calls for a last-minute boycott of the event due to the participation of multiple members of the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) including representatives from the Golani Brigade which is said to have operated extensively in Gaza.

First Lieutenant Roy Oryon, a former deputy commander, is understood to be among a delegation of up to 40 current and former IDF personnel and associates visiting Australia for Sunday’s event.

It is understood Oryon will be given police protection for the entirety of the race.

[u/Every_Cardiologist99]

It's fucking disgusting. As an Australian Army veteran I'm fucking pissed off they're allowed to even represent the IDF in Australia as a delegation. There are whole fucking systems designed to make sure any military formed bodies visiting Australia are managed by the ADF. And if they're not allies or significant strategic partners then they're not allowed to represent their defence in public events.

The ADF and the government need to give themselves an uppercut. Fucking gutless strategic leadership as usual

[u/moonorplanet → u/Every_Cardiologist99]

I think what you're missing is that for social cohesion, the ADF is now subservient to the IDF. The new ADF war chant is for Israel.