Gareth Smith in pro gaza shirt next to pro gaza signs

Palestine and Israel supporters clash at paddle event

The serene and peaceful Mullum2Bruns Paddle Event last week appears to have descended into scuffles and threats over the contentious relationship between Palestine and Israel.

Byron Friends of Palestine member Gareth Smith told Echonetdaily that their placards and banners were ‘ripped apart and chucked into the river’ by men who issued threats of violence.

Read the full article by Hans Lovejoy at Echonetdaily.