Australia Palestine Advocacy Network

“sponsoring the arrival of up to 40 current and former Israeli soldiers, reportedly including members of the Golani Brigade, linked to the killing of humanitarian workers in Rafah, to run the Sydney Marathon in some Orwellian exercise in cultural exchange”

Australia Palestine Advocacy Network · said 2026-08-27 · reported 2026-08-30

APAN condemned Australia-based organisations for sponsoring Israeli soldiers to run the marathon.

“APAN says Australia cannot claim to uphold international law while potentially allowing individuals suspected of involvement in serious international crimes, including plausible genocide, to enter the country without proper investigation, and is demanding the Australian Government and [Australia Police Force] act before the event proceeds,”

Australia Palestine Advocacy Network · said 2026-08-27 · reported 2026-08-30

APAN demanded that Australian authorities act regarding Israeli soldiers suspected of serious crimes.