Victoria to ban masked protests, Hamas, Hezbollah flags in response to extremism

Hamas, Hezbollah, and several other groups are listed as terrorist organizations, and it is prohibited to display their symbols for purposes such as incitement.

A protester wears a ‘Free Palestine’ face mask during a demonstration in support of Palestinians, on the day of the one year anniversary of the October 7 attack, amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, in Manchester, Britain, October 7, 2024.

(photo credit: PHIL NOBLE/REUTERS)

ByMICHAEL STARR

DECEMBER 17, 2024 17:28

Updated: DECEMBER 17, 2024 21:23

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