MELBOURNE: Tens of thousands of people gathered across Australia on Sunday to express solidarity with the innocent Palestinians and voice their opposition to Israel’s ongoing attacks on Gaza. The protests, held in major cities, drew large number of crowds, reflecting the growing concern over the Israeli aggression in the Middle East.
In Melbourne, pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in front of the State Library of Victoria before marching towards parliament. Police estimates indicated that approximately 45,000 people attended the rally, where calls for an end to the siege in Gaza and an immediate ceasefire echoed. Speakers at the event characterized the Israeli attacks in Gaza as “ethnic cleansing” and strongly condemned the bombing of hospitals.
Meanwhile, another major rally took place in Brisbane, Queensland, attracting thousands of participants who echoed calls for peace and an end to the Israeli violence against innocent Palestinians.
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The demonstrations in Australia contribute to the global outpouring of support for Palestinians and condemnation of the Israeli violence in the region. The escalating tensions have sparked widespread protests and calls for international intervention.
