Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja defended journalist Peter Lalor after Lalor was removed from SEN radio coverage of Australia's tour of Sri Lanka. The decision followed backlash over Lalor's social media posts relating to the Gaza conflict, with accusations of antisemitism directed towards him. Khawaja expressed disbelief over the incident, asserting that standing up for Gaza does not equate to antisemitism. Lalor stated he expected such a reaction, and while acknowledging concerns for Jewish community safety, he insisted his commentary was about justice and rights, not an attack on any group.
Lalor stated his retweeting was deemed unbalanced and insensitive, leading to accusations of antisemitism, which he strongly objected to.
Khawaja emphasized that advocating for Gaza's people is not antisemitic, clarifying that it targets the Israeli government's actions, not Jewish individuals.
Station boss Hutchison acknowledged differing perspectives on how Lalor's social media activity impacted the community, highlighting the respect for Lalor's journalistic work.
Lalor remarked that he anticipated an attempt to silence him, believing that his removal was linked to accusations that he found unjustified.
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