Pro-Palestinian protesters rally in Melbourne CBD amid Port of Melbourne blockade
1 year, 2 months ago

Pro-Palestinian protesters rally in Melbourne CBD amid Port of Melbourne blockade

ABC  

Quick read In short: About 4,000 demonstrators have met in Melbourne CBD to support Palestinians and call for a ceasefire in Gaza. Protesters calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and freedom for Palestinians have rallied in the Melbourne CBD for the 15th week in a row as other demonstrators blocked an Israeli ship from a city dock. Victoria Police said about 4,000 people attended the rally, which started at the State Library of Victoria before moving through the streets of Melbourne towards Parliament House. The crowd chanted "shame" as she was mentioned once, however speakers focused largely on the thousands of people killed in Gaza and an ongoing blockade at the Port of Melbourne. Australia Palestine Advocacy Network president Nasser Mashni said the months of consecutive peaceful protests appeared to have "fallen on deaf ears" as the siege in Gaza continued, and said it was "time to elevate our action".

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Ceasefire between Israel and Palestine sparks rallies in Melbourne and Sydney as Hamas says it will release hostages
2 months ago

Ceasefire between Israel and Palestine sparks rallies in Melbourne and Sydney as Hamas says it will release hostages

Daily Mail  

Thousands of Palestinian supporters gathered in Sydney and Melbourne on Sunday to celebrate a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas following a 15-month war. A ceasefire between Israel and Palestine was declared at 8.15pm AEDT with three hostages held by Hamas to be released as part of the deal British-Israeli Emily Damari, 28, was kidnapped during the October 7 attack and …

Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli crowds rally across the world on the eve of Oct. 7 anniversary
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli crowds rally across the world on the eve of Oct. 7 anniversary

The Independent  

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Thousands gather in Australian cities for pro-Palestine demonstrations ahead of 7 October anniversary
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Thousands gather in Australian cities for pro-Palestine demonstrations ahead of 7 October anniversary

The Independent  

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Thousands gather at pro-Palestine demonstrations around the country as October 7 anniversary approaches
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Thousands gather at pro-Palestine demonstrations around the country as October 7 anniversary approaches

ABC  

Thousands of pro-Palestine demonstrators have taken to the streets in cities across Australia on the eve of the anniversary of the October 7 attacks, repeating calls for ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon. "There were no major issues of note reported to police, however, four people were arrested for public order-related matters," a Victoria Police spokesperson said. Josh Lees from Palestine …

Pro-Palestinian events in Sydney's CBD to go ahead after police withdraw NSW Supreme Court application
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Pro-Palestinian events in Sydney's CBD to go ahead after police withdraw NSW Supreme Court application

ABC  

NSW Police have reached an 11th-hour agreement with the organisers of pro-Palestinian events in Sydney's CBD after negotiations continued in the background of a Supreme Court hearing. In a statement, NSW Police said it would work with organisers to ensure the community's safety and "not hesitate to take appropriate action against anyone who commits a criminal offence". Demonstrations likely to …

Chilling photo pro-Palestine protesters carry down the streets of Australian city
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Chilling photo pro-Palestine protesters carry down the streets of Australian city

Daily Mail  

Protesters have marched through Australian capital cities waving Hezbollah flags and carrying photos of the organisation's recently killed leader. Melbourne protesters were seen holding aloft framed photos of recently killed Hezbollah boss Hassan Nasrallah The yellow and green flag of Hezbollah could also be seen being waved by the Melbourne protesters The protesters holding up symbols of Hezbollah were part …

Pro-Palestinian groups sued over demonstration outside L.A. synagogue
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Pro-Palestinian groups sued over demonstration outside L.A. synagogue

LA Times  

A pro-Palestinian demonstrator gets in a car that is being swarmed by supporters of Israel near Adas Torah synagogue in Los Angeles on June 23, 2024. A local Jewish man has filed a lawsuit against two groups that led a demonstration outside a Los Angeles synagogue last month that ended in violence and national condemnation against the demonstrators, including from …

Met Police arrest nine as Palestine and Israel demonstrators trade insults as thousands march through London to protest about Gaza conflict
11 months, 1 week ago

Met Police arrest nine as Palestine and Israel demonstrators trade insults as thousands march through London to protest about Gaza conflict

Daily Mail  

The Met Police has today arrested nine people as thousands of pro-Palestine activists and Israel supporting counter protesters marched through London amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The Met Police has today arrested nine people as thousands of pro-Palestine activists and Israel supporting counter protesters marched through London amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza People hold a variety of flags …

Hundreds of thousands rally globally for Gaza on eve of 100 days of war
1 year, 2 months ago

Hundreds of thousands rally globally for Gaza on eve of 100 days of war

Al Jazeera  

Hundreds of thousands of people are taking to the streets across the world to protest against Israel’s war in Gaza, as it nears the 100-day mark on Sunday. In Kuala Lumpur, people gathered outside the United States embassy to send a message to Israel’s staunch ally, that has vetoed several United Nations resolutions calling for a ceasefire. Thousands of people …

NSW Police charge 23 pro-Palestinian activists over protest against Israeli shipping line ZIM at Sydney's Port Botany
1 year, 4 months ago

NSW Police charge 23 pro-Palestinian activists over protest against Israeli shipping line ZIM at Sydney's Port Botany

ABC  

NSW Police have charged 23 pro-Palestinian activists who gathered at Sydney's Port Botany to protest against the unloading of an Israeli-owned shipping company vessel last night. Key points: Police say 23 people refused to move on and were arrested The protest ended about 9pm Demonstrators were calling on a boycott of the Israeli-owned shipping company About 400 people gathered at …

From hunger strikes to 12-hour sit-ins, protesters are going to great lengths to end the war in Gaza
1 year, 4 months ago

From hunger strikes to 12-hour sit-ins, protesters are going to great lengths to end the war in Gaza

ABC  

Gazan-born Riyad Aladassi sits firmly in a blue fold-out camping chair, wearing a Palestinian scarf draped proudly over his shoulders. Riyad and Block the Dock protesters are calling for the Australian government to stop its involvement in what Riyad says is aiding Israel with weapons to "kill thousands of innocent people". "I've had enough of the Australian government supporting them …

Tens of thousands gather across Australia for Israel-Gaza rallies
1 year, 4 months ago

Tens of thousands gather across Australia for Israel-Gaza rallies

ABC  

Quick Read In short: Thousands of people have staged rallies calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, with speakers including the Victorian Greens leader. Victorian Greens Leader Samantha Ratnam said civilians in Gaza were "ultimately paying the ultimate, brutal price of war", labelling Israeli offensives "collective punishment". Demonstrators pack rally at Sydney's Hyde Park Pro-Palestinian protests have become a weekly occurrence …

Botany: Pro-Palestine protesters block major port to prevent entry of Israeli cargo ship
1 year, 4 months ago

Botany: Pro-Palestine protesters block major port to prevent entry of Israeli cargo ship

Daily Mail  

Pro-Palestine activists have attempted to block the Israeli shipping line ZIM from entering Sydney's Port Botany, taking to the water to deter the boat. Dozens gathered at the Foreshore Boat Ramp - some even taking to the water in a bid to deter the ship - calling for a boycott of the 'major transporter of armaments'. Pro-Palestine activists attempted to …

Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel protestors clash in Melbourne's inner south-east
1 year, 4 months ago

Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel protestors clash in Melbourne's inner south-east

ABC  

Quick read In short: Police have separated pro-Palestinian supporters and pro-Israel supporters in an angry protest at Caulfield. A spokesperson for Free Palestine Melbourne said the rally in Princes Park was organised on Friday in response to an arson attack on a local fast food store owned by a man with Palestinian heritage. Police say they are treating the fire …

Thousands rally in Sydney and Melbourne in support of Israel ahead of pro-Palestine marches
1 year, 4 months ago

Thousands rally in Sydney and Melbourne in support of Israel ahead of pro-Palestine marches

Daily Mail  

Palestinian and Israeli supporters are gathering in the CBDs of Melbourne and Sydney in their thousands on Sunday as division among communities increases over the Middle Eastern conflict. In Sydney, members of the Jewish community organised a rally in solidarity with the people of Israel, bringing to attention the plight of the estimated 200 people, including 30 teenagers and young …

Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters march in London as Israel-Hamas war roils the world
1 year, 5 months ago

Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters march in London as Israel-Hamas war roils the world

The Hindu  

Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched in London and other cities on Saturday to demand Israel stop its bombardment of Gaza, as the Israel-Hamas war entered its third week and its ripples spread around the globe. Police estimated the crowd winding its way through central London at “up to 100,000.” Waving Palestinian flags, participants called for an end to …

Pro-Palestine supporters flock to streets of Australian cities as situation in Gaza deteriorates
1 year, 5 months ago

Pro-Palestine supporters flock to streets of Australian cities as situation in Gaza deteriorates

Daily Mail  

Attendance at pro-Palestine rallies around the nation is surging as images of violence in the Middle East reverberate through Australian communities. Sydney protest organiser Fahad Ali said more Australians - including frontbench politicians Ed Husic and Anne Aly - were recognising the gravity of the situation in Gaza. Thousands of supporters of Palestine marched through the Sydney CBD on Saturday …

Colours of Palestinian flag fly over streets in Sydney, Brisbane and Perth as thousands attend rallies
1 year, 5 months ago

Colours of Palestinian flag fly over streets in Sydney, Brisbane and Perth as thousands attend rallies

ABC  

Thousands of people have taken part in pro-Palestinian demonstrations in Sydney, Brisbane and Perth. Key points: NSW Police said an estimated 12,000 to 15,000 people attended the rally The event saw protesters march from Sydney's Town Hall to Belmore Park Rallies were also held in Brisbane and Perth In Sydney, attendees stretched from the steps of Town Hall along the …

Pro Palestine protests: NSW Premier Chris Minns set to block rally repeat after wild Opera House scenes in wake of Hamas attacks on Israel
1 year, 5 months ago

Pro Palestine protests: NSW Premier Chris Minns set to block rally repeat after wild Opera House scenes in wake of Hamas attacks on Israel

Daily Mail  

A second pro-Palestine rally in Sydney is unlikely to go ahead after Premier Chris Minns said organisers had already shown they were not peaceful. A widely-condemned rally was held on Monday night as the NSW government lit the Opera House in the blue and white of the Israeli flag in solidarity with victims of this week's terrorist attacks. There is …

Pro-Palestine protest planned for Sydney will be banned by Chris Minns after vile scenes on the steps of the Opera House where activists chanted 'gas the Jews'
1 year, 5 months ago

Pro-Palestine protest planned for Sydney will be banned by Chris Minns after vile scenes on the steps of the Opera House where activists chanted 'gas the Jews'

Daily Mail  

NSW Premier Chris Minns has called off an upcoming Free Palestine rally in Sydney after hundreds of protesters caused chaos outside the Opera House. During the wild scenes at the Sydney Opera House protesters chanted 'gas the Jews' and 'f*** the Jews' The premier apologised to the state's Jewish community for failing to provide a safe place to mourn following …

Australia embarrassed as Sydney man arrested for waving Israeli flag at pro-Palestine rally; Opera House under siege – Firstpost
1 year, 5 months ago

Australia embarrassed as Sydney man arrested for waving Israeli flag at pro-Palestine rally; Opera House under siege – Firstpost

Firstpost  

A pro-Palestinian rally was organised in Sydney at Town Hall in Sydney’s CBD. The NSW Police were in attendance, monitoring the situation, but did not disperse the protesters even as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called for cancellations Australia was hit by a controversy when a Sydney man was arrested by the New South Wales police during a pro-Hamas rally in …

Sydney Harbour Tunnel protest: Blockade Australia climate change activists charged after chaos
2 years, 8 months ago

Sydney Harbour Tunnel protest: Blockade Australia climate change activists charged after chaos

Daily Mail  

A climate change extremist who allegedly used a bike lock to chain herself to the steering wheel of a rental car to bring citybound traffic in the Sydney Harbour Tunnel to a abrupt halt will spend the night behind bars after being charged by police. A white hatchback was parked sideways over two lanes of traffic - causing chaos for …

Melbourne protesters arrested, with health clinics forced to shut due to abuse
3 years, 6 months ago

Melbourne protesters arrested, with health clinics forced to shut due to abuse

ABC  

Police have arrested 92 protesters for gathering in Melbourne's CBD, as large anti-vaccine and anti-lockdown rallies failed to materialise on Thursday. Key points: Officers made dozens of arrests, with protesters unable to gather in numbers A vaccine centre and another inner-city clinic have shut for at least four days The Prime Minister described Wednesday's protests at the Shrine as "disgraceful" …

Thousands attend pro-Palestinian protests in Sydney and Melbourne
3 years, 10 months ago

Thousands attend pro-Palestinian protests in Sydney and Melbourne

ABC  

Thousands of people have marched through the streets of Sydney and Melbourne in solidarity with the people living in the Palestinian Territories. Key points: Australia's Grand Mufti called on the government to "take a firm stand against" what is happening in Israel and Gaza Speakers from the Palestinian community, human rights organisations and politics called for peace in the region …

Pro-Hong Kong rallies see tensions boil over in Melbourne and Adelaide
5 years, 7 months ago

Pro-Hong Kong rallies see tensions boil over in Melbourne and Adelaide

ABC  

A pro-Hong Kong rally in Melbourne's CBD turned violent as hundreds of demonstrators clashed with more than 100 pro-China protesters. Key points: Thousands of pro-Hong Kong protesters gathered for peaceful rallies in major cities In Melbourne the protests turned violent when about 100 pro-China protesters arrived Those at the Adelaide protest were advised to leave in groups to avoid being …

Hundreds gather in Sydney protesting against refugee and asylum seeker policy
9 years, 11 months ago

Hundreds gather in Sydney protesting against refugee and asylum seeker policy

ABC  

Hundreds of demonstrators have gathered in Sydney to protest against Australia's policies on refugees and asylum seekers, in the city's biggest rally of its kind for more than a year. Protesters said recent events on Manus Island and Nauru have again highlighted the conditions asylum seekers endure and supported calls for a more humane system of detention. "Since the end …

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