Debunking a False Claim about a Pro-Palestine Protest
An image shared on social media supposedly shows pro-Palestinian demonstrators defying a court order by marching on the Sydney Opera House.
However, according to AAP FACTCHECK, this image is fake and was created using artificial intelligence.
A pro-Palestine protest did take place in Sydney on October 12, 2025, to mark the second anniversary of Israel's military offensive in Gaza.
Thousands March in Sydney: Pro-Palestine Rally Defies Court Blockade on Second Anniversary of Gaza Conflict Despite a Supreme Court ruling prohibiting the gathering at the Sydney Opera House
Despite the court order prohibiting the gathering at the Sydney Opera House, protesters still marched in the city.
The shared image, however, does not accurately represent the events that took place.
Author's summary: AI-generated image falsely claims pro-Palestine protesters defied court order.