Thousands gather in city centres in show of solidarity for Gaza and Lebanon, amid increased violence in Middle East
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Thousands gather in city centres in show of solidarity for Gaza and Lebanon, amid increased violence in Middle East

ABC  

Thousands have collectively rallied in cities and towns around Australia, calling for a ceasefire to conflicts in both Gaza and Lebanon. In response to questions about the flag's usage, a spokesperson for Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus said last year's Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment Act introduced "serious offences" for public display of trade symbols used by terrorist organisations. "I'm not surprised that people would come out with various flags, whether it be Hezbollah or other flags, but I think that's a distraction," Mr Salman said. Chants of "free free Palestine" echoed around Perth's Forrest Place from the small but enthusiastic crowd, with many displaying banners and Palestinian flags. "We either uphold international law or we don't … we can't pick and choose which bits we want depending on what's happening in Western Sydney," Senator McKenzie said.

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Melbourne's weekly pro-Palestine rallies to turn monthly
1 month, 1 week ago

Melbourne's weekly pro-Palestine rallies to turn monthly

ABC  

After 70 weeks of demonstrations every Sunday, organisers of Melbourne's pro-Palestine rallies will wind back their efforts. Rally organiser Nasser Mashni said the organisation was planning "more strategic action" and "more effective rallies" once a month instead of every week. Rallies began in October 2023, just after Israel responded to a surprise Hamas attack in Israel in which more than …

Palestinian and Jewish Australians share hope after Gaza ceasefire deal
2 months ago

Palestinian and Jewish Australians share hope after Gaza ceasefire deal

ABC  

Members of Australia's Palestinian and Jewish communities with family and friends impacted by the war have been tracking the progress of ceasefire negotiations from afar over recent days. Seeing the announcement this morning "gave a bit of hope" but she said, "we're still really concerned, and we're not celebrating". The CEO of the Jewish Community Council of Victoria, Naomi Levin, …

Lebanese Australians reminded of past wars as Israel attacks Lebanon again
4 months ago

Lebanese Australians reminded of past wars as Israel attacks Lebanon again

Al Jazeera  

Melbourne, Australia – Israel’s devastating bombing of Lebanon has reverberated around the world, reaching as far as the suburbs of Sydney and Melbourne. “I think 99 percent of the Lebanese in Australia still have family in Lebanon,” Michael Kheirallah, founder and chairman of the Victorian Lebanese Community Council, told Al Jazeera. “We lit a candle for Lebanon, and for the …

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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Young Aussie says what many are thinking about Hezbollah flag-waving protesters
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Young Aussie says what many are thinking about Hezbollah flag-waving protesters

Daily Mail  

A conservative commentator has called out protesters waving Hezbollah flags at pro-Palestine rallies around the world, accusing them of glorifying a terrorist organisation. Thousands marched on the weekend to protest Israel's mass killing of civilians in Gaza and bombing of Lebanon, with some carrying the Hezbollah flag and photos of its killed leader Hassan Nasrallah. Conservative commentator Carla Efstratiou accused …

Police investigate potential crimes after Hezbollah flag appears at Gaza and Lebanon ceasefire rally in Melbourne
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Police investigate potential crimes after Hezbollah flag appears at Gaza and Lebanon ceasefire rally in Melbourne

ABC  

Federal police expect to investigate at least six reports of crime involving prohibited symbols and chants, after Hezbollah flags were waved at a Melbourne rally calling for ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon. Albanese urges focus on cohesion in wake of 'worrying signs' Earlier, Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong said the government condemned "any indication" of support for a terrorist organisation …

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-Palestine and pro-Israel protesters scuffle as Australian universities mirror US campuses
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pro-Palestine and pro-Israel protesters scuffle as Australian universities mirror US campuses

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Pro-Palestine student protesters seeking action …

Israel's Palestinian citizens grow louder in protesting the Gaza war
11 months, 1 week ago

Israel's Palestinian citizens grow louder in protesting the Gaza war

NPR  

Israel's Palestinian citizens grow louder in protesting the Gaza war Enlarge this image toggle caption Maya Levin for NPR Maya Levin for NPR DEIR HANNA, Israel — After the brutal Hamas attack last October, which Israel says killed 1,200 people, anti-war demonstrations in Israel were quashed. "It's shifting, but it's still a very grim picture from where I'm standing," says …

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 …

Worldwide rallies in solidarity with Palestinians, condemning Israel’s war
1 year, 3 months ago

Worldwide rallies in solidarity with Palestinians, condemning Israel’s war

Al Jazeera  

Demonstrators around the world have rallied to mark the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People condemning Israel’s war on Gaza and calling for a permanent ceasefire. The International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People is observed on November 29 each year to mark the anniversary of Resolution 181, when the UN General Assembly on this day in …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Photos: Palestine solidarity rallies around the world
1 year, 5 months ago

Photos: Palestine solidarity rallies around the world

Al Jazeera  

Protesters from Jakarta to Tunis have taken to the streest to demand an end to Israel’s bombardment of Gaza after nearly two weeks of intense air and artillery attacks that Palestinian authorities say have killed 4,100 people. Some Western governments have voiced support for Israel’s military campaign, which has come after the Palestinian group Hamas killed more than 1,400 people …

Gaza Carnage Spreads Anger Across Mideast, Alarming U.S. Allies
1 year, 5 months ago

Gaza Carnage Spreads Anger Across Mideast, Alarming U.S. Allies

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING CAIRO — Within hours after a blast was said to have killed hundreds at a Gaza hospital, protesters hurled stones at Palestinian security forces in the occupied West Bank and at riot police in neighboring Jordan, venting fury at their leaders for failing to stop the carnage. Thousands rallied across the Arab world on October 18 to …

Tens of thousands rally around the world against Israel’s Gaza bombardment
1 year, 5 months ago

Tens of thousands rally around the world against Israel’s Gaza bombardment

Al Jazeera  

Tens of thousands of people have poured onto the streets around the world in support of the Palestinians as Israel prepares for a possible ground invasion of the Gaza Strip. Protesters denounced Israel’s heavy bombardment of the besieged enclave that has so far killed more than 1,500 people and it came after an unprecedented attack by Hamas, the group running …

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 …

Sydney: Hamas supporters openly call for repeat of Holocaust, wave Al Qaeda flags
1 year, 5 months ago

Sydney: Hamas supporters openly call for repeat of Holocaust, wave Al Qaeda flags

Op India  

Australia witnessed a new low on Monday as Hamas terror supporters marched from the Town Hall to the Sydney Opera House and called for the extermination of Jews. Several videos of the anti-semitic protests on the steps of the Sydney Opera House are going viral on the internet with users calling out the terrorising display of hatred for Jews in …

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 …

Sharri Markson: Jewish-Australian TV presenter breaks down in tears live on air while speaking about the 'barbaric' terror attacks on Israel carried out by Hamas: 'There was no mercy shown'
1 year, 5 months ago

Sharri Markson: Jewish-Australian TV presenter breaks down in tears live on air while speaking about the 'barbaric' terror attacks on Israel carried out by Hamas: 'There was no mercy shown'

Daily Mail  

She began to weep while describing the conflict in Israel Sharri Markson broke down in tears on her Sky News show Sharri Markson was overcome with emotion when she spoke about the abhorrent Hamas terror attacks that have shaken Israel in the past 48 hours. A man has been arrested by NSW Police at a pro-Palestine rally at Sydney's Town …

Israel-Gaza: London protesters take to streets in support of Palestine
3 years, 10 months ago

Israel-Gaza: London protesters take to streets in support of Palestine

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. They called for the UK government to take “immediate action”, saying: “It must stop …

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 …

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