Thousands rally across Australia for Gaza

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 11 Oct, 08:24 · Archive

Thousands of people protested in 27 Australian cities marking three years since Israel's offensive in Gaza began.

Thousands of people protested across 27 Australian cities and towns on Sunday as part of a 'global day for Gaza', marking three years since Israel's assault on the Palestinian enclave began. The mood of the crowd was described as sombre, with attendees expressing frustration with state and federal Labor governments.

Organisers estimated 5,000 people gathered in Sydney's Hyde Park before marching through the city centre. Palestine Action Group's Yasmine Johnson told the media that protesters wanted to 'draw attention to it and keep remembering those people and fighting for the living'.

Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi addressed the crowd, criticising politicians and the media for attempts to stifle pro-Palestine protests and speech. She said the Australian Labor government 'has sat on their hands for three years', noting they 'have not sanctioned Israel' and 'have not stopped military trade'. Israel's assault on Gaza followed Hamas's attack on 7 October 2023 that left about 1,200 people dead.

How it is being reported

• Thousands rally nationwide for global Gaza protestsPeople took to the streets in 27 cities and towns across Australia as part of a "global day for Gaza", marking three years since Israel's offensive began.The West Australian · 11 Oct, 07:51
• Thousands rally nationwide for global Gaza protestsPeople took to the streets in 27 cities and towns across Australia as part of a "global day for Gaza", marking three years since Israel's offensive began.Perth Now · 11 Oct, 07:51

In this story: Israel · Gaza · Australia · Palestine Action Group · Yasmine Johnson · Mehreen Faruqi · Hamas

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