Israeli hostages’ family members shelter in Melbourne police station after protesters enter their hotel

About 20 pro-Palestinian protesters walked into Crowne Plaza lobby with signs and megaphone, which Israeli embassy says made delegation ‘feel unsafe’

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Family members of Israeli hostages held in Gaza sought protection in a Melbourne police station on Wednesday night when pro-Palestinian protesters entered the lobby of their hotel.

Victoria police confirmed they attended a protest in Docklands, where about 20 people walked into a hotel lobby on Spencer Street “with flags and signs” about 10pm.

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