Pro-Palestinian Protesters Disrupt Live Broadcast of Christmas Carol Event

Two protesters broke onto the stage, unfurled Palestine flags and shouted anti-Israel slogans.

Pro-Palestine protesters interrupt the Carols by Candlelight concert in Melbourne, Australia, on Dec. 24, 2023. AAP Image/Diego Fedele

Pro-Palestinian protesters have caused turmoil at a Christmas fundraising event in Melbourne as they stormed the stage and shouted anti-Israel slogans during a musical performance.

Thousands of families attending the popular Carols by Candlelight event at Arts Centre Melbourne on Christmas Eve had their enjoying moment disrupted when two protesters broke onto the stage and halted the performance.