On Sunday, coinciding with International Human Rights Day, and for the ninth consecutive week, tens of thousands turned out on the streets of Sydney, Gadigal Land, to protest against the war on Gaza, calling for an immediate, lasting ceasefire and a halt to all hostilities in the occupied Palestinian territories. According to the health ministry in Gaza, over 18,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces since October the 7th, 70% of whom have been women and children.
Speakers at Sunday’s rally in Hyde Park included MC Assala Sayara, First Nations man and actor Meyne Wyatt, NSW Greens MP Jenny Leong, Nasser Mashni from the Australia Palestine Advocacy Network and the Grand Mufti of Australia, Ibrahim Abu Mohamed.
Similar numbers are expected at next week’s rally.
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