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News Corporation Journalists Confronted After Attempt to Stage, Film Anti-Semitic Incident

The matter is now under investigation by police.
News Corporation Journalists Confronted After Attempt to Stage, Film Anti-Semitic Incident
Protesters hold placards during a pro Palestine demonstration, in Sydney, Australia, on Dec. 7, 2023. AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi
Naziya Alvi Rahman
Naziya Alvi Rahman
2/14/2025|Updated: 2/14/2025
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The operators of an Egyptian restaurant in Sydney’s Newtown has accused major News Corporation-owned publication, The Daily Telegraph, of orchestrating an incident to manufacture an anti-Semitic story.

Footage of the incident reveals Israeli activist Ofir Birenbaum entering their café wearing a Star of David cap and pendant, while staff from tabloid The Daily Telegraph waited outside, including a photographer, reporter Danielle Gusmaroli, and video producer.

Naziya Alvi Rahman
Naziya Alvi Rahman
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Naziya Alvi Rahman is a Canberra-based journalist who covers political issues in Australia. She can be reached at [email protected].
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