ALBAWABA - Former Greens Candidate Hannah Thomas is at risk of losing sight in her right eye after sustaining an injury from Australian police during a pro-Palestine protest in Sydney, which took place in front of a company that was accused of collaborating with Israel.
Thomas was among the pro-Palestine activists protesting SEC Plating's alleged role in providing electric components to the IDF, including some used for F‑35 fighter jets. New South Wales Police tried to intervene, which resulted in violent clashes between the police and protestors.
Hannah Thomas' lawyer, Peter O'Brien, revealed that she might permanently lose sight in her right eye after she sustained multiple facial injuries from the police. Thomas was charged with several counts, including resisting police and failing to comply with orders.
Hannah Thomas may lose eyesight amid police brutality at pro-Palestine protest
According to Al Jazeera, the former Greens candidate who is open about her pro-Palestine stance is scheduled for a local court hearing in Bankstown on August 12.
Despite suffering from serious health concerns due to her eye injury, Thomas took to Instagram to thank her followers for their support and reassured viewers that the peaceful pro-Gaza protests will continue despite the possible brutality from local police.
The ongoing Israeli aggression on Gaza has resulted in the killing of more than 56,000 Palestinians and the injuring of at least 133,000, including children, the elderly, and women.
The Palestinian Health Ministry stated that "Many victims are still trapped under the rubble and on the roads as rescuers are unable to reach them."
