Man pleads not guilty over allegedly projecting pro-Palestine messages on Sydney Opera House forecourt

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Jordyn BeazleyDecember 4, 2025 at 07:16 AM

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Fouad Masri, a 50-year-old man, has pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from an incident on October 11th where he allegedly projected pro-Palestine messages onto the Sydney Opera House forecourt. The messages, displayed on the southern end of the forecourt stairs, included phrases such as "reparation for Genocide" and "end the occupation." Masri is accused of using a projector to display these messages. His lawyers argue that the case has significant implications for freedom of speech in Australia. The case is ongoing.

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