Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urged activists on both sides of the Israel-Palestinian debate to 'turn the heat down' after the U.S. Consulate in Sydney was vandalized. Albanese emphasized the importance of respectful political debate and discourse.
Key Points
Vandalism of U.S. Consulate in Sydney
Calls for respectful political debate and discourse
Previous incidents of vandalism at U.S. Consulates in Australia
Pros
Australian Prime Minister calling for respectful political debate
Consulate expected to reopen after being vandalized
Cons
Vandalism causing property damage
Increased tensions in the Israel-Palestinian debate