Thousands, including Julian Assange, at pro-Palestinian march in Sydney
Some participants in the march, organized as the “March for Humanity,” carried pots and pans as symbols of hunger. Among the marchers was WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.
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People demonstrate in support of Palestinians in Gaza as the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues, in Sydney, Australia
(Photo: Reuters)
New South Wales police and the state’s governor had tried last week to block the march from taking place on the bridge, a city landmark and major transportation route, citing safety concerns and potential traffic disruptions. However, the state Supreme Court ruled Saturday that the march could proceed.
New South Wales police said they would deploy hundreds of officers and urged marchers to remain peaceful. Police were also present in Melbourne, where a similar protest march was held.
Australia’s center-left Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has expressed support for a two-state solution and accused Israel of denying aid and killing civilians, which he said “cannot be defended or ignored,” but has not recognized Palestine.