Restaurateur Apologises for Offensive Anti-Israel Sign

Pro-Palestine supporters march towards Flinders Street Station during an organised protest in commemoration of the anniversary of the war on Gaza on October 06, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. Organizers of pro-Palestine protests in Sydney are set to proceed with a rally on Sunday, October 6, despite legal attempts by police to prohibit the gatherings due to safety concerns related to anticipated crowd sizes and potential disruptions. The following day, a vigil is scheduled to honor victims of violence in Gaza, coinciding with the one-year anniversary of the Hamas attacks, which has drawn criticism from government officials who deem the timing "extremely provocative". Protesters also planned to gather for similar events in Melbourne. Photo by Diego Fedele/Getty Images

A high-profile restaurateur has apologised for displaying a swastika on an anti-Israeli protest placard, saying his Jewish friends know he is not anti-Semitic.

The co-owner of the Nomad Restaurant Group, Al Yazbek, was pictured holding a sign bearing the symbol during a pro-Palestine rally in Sydney on Oct. 6.