In response to the controversy, Yazbek issued a public apology, expressing regret for his actions and asserting that he is not antisemitic.

His wife and business partner, Rebecca Yazbek, announced that he is no longer involved in the management of their restaurants, expressing anger and heartbreak over the incident.

Rebecca Yazbek emphasized that the Nomad Group has operated on values of inclusivity and integrity for over a decade, which remain unchanged despite the controversy.

The Nomad Group faced significant backlash, leading to the removal of its venues from The Age and Sydney Morning Herald's Good Food Guide.

He is expected to be sentenced later this year, facing a potential penalty of up to 12 months in prison or an $11,000 AUD fine.

Yazbek's guilty plea has attracted significant media attention, highlighting the ongoing societal tensions surrounding such displays.

Under New South Wales law, displaying Nazi symbols has been illegal since 2022, amidst rising antisemitic incidents linked to Middle Eastern conflicts.

The rally where Yazbek was arrested occurred just before the one-year anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel.

Alan Yazbek, co-founder of the Nomad Group, has stepped down from his management role following backlash over his display of a Nazi symbol at a pro-Palestine rally in Sydney.

Yazbek pleaded guilty to the charges related to this incident, which occurred on October 6, during a protest marking the one-year anniversary of Hamas' attack on Israel.

During the rally, he was photographed holding a sign that altered the Israeli flag by replacing the Star of David with a swastika, accompanied by the phrase 'Stop Nazi Israel.'

Yazbek's actions resulted in the termination of partnerships with brands such as Goldman Sachs and G.H. Mumm, alongside negative feedback on the Nomad Group's social media.