The annual iftar dinner hosted by Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has been canceled following a planned boycott by over 100 mosques and Muslim community groups. The boycott was in response to the Victorian Labor's stance on Israel. The decision to cancel the event, which was to take place during the holy month of Ramadan, comes amid tensions between the Premier and Muslim leaders, particularly over comments made about the October 7 terrorist attack. Sky News host Chris Kenny highlighted the situation as indicative of growing "anti-Jewish hatred" and "pro-Palestine propaganda," while Jacinta Allan has expressed strong disagreement with the president of the Islamic Council of Victoria over the comments. Sky News host Andrew Bolt also commented on the situation, describing it as a slap "in the face" for Premier Allan's outreach efforts.
Sky News host Andrew Bolt says Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan’s outreach receives a slap “in the face” after having to cancel her iftar dinner. https://t.co/XX0uveETTk
Premier Jacinta Allan has avoided being left red-faced by cancelling the annual iftar dinner during Ramadan amid a massive planned boycott of the event. > https://t.co/6H45mbojFn https://t.co/WEfYXpLAxZ
Jacinta Allan has "strongly" disagreed with the president of the Islamic Council of Victoria over comments made about the October 7 terrorist attack, and also confirmed the cancellation of the premier's annual iftar dinner. https://t.co/nUag2NghyI
Victorian premier cancels iftar dinner after boycott announced by peak Muslim bodies https://t.co/IsrfoOm8kC
The premier’s annual dinner with Muslim leaders has been cancelled after more than 100 mosques and community groups announced they would boycott the event due to Victorian Labor’s stance on Israel https://t.co/BojWiuh8Xr
Sky News host Chris Kenny has pointed out more “anti-Jewish hated” and “pro-Palestine propaganda” as Muslim groups plan to boycott an annual iftar dinner in Victoria with the Premier during the the holy month of Ramadam. https://t.co/QXkc9R1njg