On August 3, tens of thousands of people participated in the ‘March for Humanity’ across Sydney’s Harbour Bridge, calling for peace and urgent humanitarian aid for Gaza. Despite heavy rain, demonstrators—ranging from seniors to families with children—carried Palestinian flags and beat pots to draw attention to the deepening hunger crisis in the war-torn enclave.
The event comes amid reports of over 60,000 deaths in Gaza since the start of Israel’s military operations nearly two years ago. Protesters voiced solidarity with Palestinians, chanting slogans like “We are all Palestinians.” Julian Assange, founder of Wikileaks, was also spotted among the crowd.
Although New South Wales authorities initially attempted to block the protest, citing safety and traffic concerns, the state’s Supreme Court ruled in favor of the march a day earlier. Police presence was heavy, and a simultaneous rally was held in Melbourne.
The demonstration reflects growing international pressure on Israel. France and Canada have officially recognized the State of Palestine, and the UK has warned it may follow suit unless Israel addresses the humanitarian crisis and agrees to a ceasefire. While Israel denies intentionally starving civilians, it accuses Hamas of diverting aid.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has condemned Israel’s actions, particularly its restrictions on aid, saying they are “indefensible,” although his government has not yet formally recognized a Palestinian state. The march signaled rising public demand for immediate action to end the suffering in Gaza.
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