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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Jordyn Beazley

Sydney restaurant Cairo Takeaway countersues pro-Israel activist, claiming he trespassed to ‘ambush’ staff

Screenshot of CCTV footage from inside Cairo Takeaway in Newtown at about midday on 11 February, 2025.
Screenshot of CCTV footage from inside Cairo Takeaway in Newtown at about midday on 11 February 2025. Photograph: supplied

An Egyptian restaurant in Sydney is countersuing a pro-Israel activist over a News Corp stunt, alleging he trespassed on the popular eatery in a bid to get a “negative reaction” from staff.

Ofir Birenbaum went to Cairo Takeaway, a popular restaurant in Sydney’s Newtown, in February, wearing a Star of David cap and necklace alongside reporters from the Daily Telegraph.

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