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Israeli Tourists Assault British Lawyer Over Palestine Song In Sri Lanka
In a shocking incident in Sri Lanka, British lawyer Alex Monaco, founder of Monaco Law Firm, was harassed and physically attacked by a group of Israeli tourists while performing a peaceful song about Palestine at an open mic event.
Peaceful Expression Met with Violence
Eyewitnesses reported that the tourists shouted threats such as “Go to Gaza, we will kill you all” and “We’ll genocide you,” reacting violently to Monaco’s attempt to show solidarity with Palestinians through music.
“Go to Gaza we’ll Genocide you..”
Israeli tourists in Sri Lanka harassed Alex Monaco of Monaco Solicitors for trying to perform a peaceful Palestine song. pic.twitter.com/4EteKPRycp
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The attack underscores the risks faced by individuals expressing support for Palestinian rights, highlighting how hostility towards Palestine extends far beyond the region itself.