Hundreds protest at Australian School after Palestinian student banned from graduation for wearing Keffiyeh

WORLD, Nov. 27 (YPA) – More than 100 students and their families gathered for a snap protest on Tuesday at Condell Park High School after a student was banned from attending the formal for wearing a keffiyeh, a symbol of solidarity with Palestine.

The pro-Palestinian protesters demanded accountability from the school and called for the student to be allowed to attend the event.

The decision to ban him from his formal has sparked outrage within the local community, leading to an online petition and accusations of racism on Condell Park High School’s Facebook page.

Among the comments, users expressed for action to be taken against the school.

One person wrote, “Absolutely disgusted that you didn’t allow a Palestinian student wear [sic] his cultural garment for graduation. Issue a formal apology to that student and all Arab students”.

Another person wrote, “Shame on the perpetrators of hate and blatant racism at this school.” They also wrote, “Get on the right side of history. Your teaching means nothing if you don’t teach the truth,” in response to a school post from six days ago about Condell Park’s Year 10 students participating in a Peer Support training session.

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