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Hundreds of thousands expected at pro-Palestine protests across Australia after Gaza famine declaration


Organisers say Sunday could see the largest pro-Palestine demonstration in Australia’s history, with rallies in 40 cities and towns

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Brisbane has amassed the largest pro-Palestinian crowd in the city’s history, rally organisers say, as thousands march across Australia in a show of support for the Palestinian cause, days after famine was declared in Gaza for the first time.

Official numbers were yet to be confirmed however Justice for Palestine Magan-djin spokesperson Remah Naji told Brisbane’s crowd on Sunday afternoon that it was “the biggest pro-Palestine rally that this city has ever seen”.

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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/aug/24/hundreds-of-thousands-expected-at-pro-palestine-protests-across-australia-after-gaza-famine-declaration

Author : Caitlin Cassidy and agencies

Publish date : 2025-08-24 04:00:00

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