Qld: Palestinians burn Israeli flag at Brisbane protest
Protesters in Brisbane spat on and burned an Israeli flag, while leaders of the rallyof about 200 people called for peace in the Middle East.
Shouting anti-Israeli slogans, the protesters converged the city's King George Squaredemanding Israel withdraw from the Palestinian territories and stop the murder of innocentcivilians.
Rally organiser MICHAEL HASHHEM says despite the hostility of the crowd, the protesthad been organised by the Palestinian community to gain support for its cause and to promotepeace.
Mr HASHHEM says the United States has the power to stop the slaughter and he calledon America to take a stand.
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KEYWORD: PROTEST QLD (BRISBANE)
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