The Australian National Imams Council (ANIC) stands in solidarity with those who wish to protest Israel’s genocide in Gaza and the subsequent war in Lebanon. The right to protest is enshrined in the Australian constitution and serves as a means for Australians to express their concerns safely and with dignity. Australia’s unique diversity brings a range of perspectives on sensitive issues, and removing the right to engage in such discourse severely undermines one’s fundamental right to freedom of speech. ANIC opposes any attempts to ban or limit such protests in any city or state across Australia.