‘March for humanity’: Protesters brave rain for Gaza on Sydney bridge
Despite police pushback, Assange and thousands cross Sydney's landmark in Gaza solidarity march.
Defying heavy rain and earlier legal opposition, thousands of demonstrators marched across Sydney’s iconic Harbor Bridge on Sunday in a large-scale show of support for Palestinians and condemnation of “Israel’s” genocide in Gaza.
The event, dubbed the “March for Humanity” by organizers, saw participants brandishing Palestinian flags and banging pots and pans, a symbolic gesture highlighting the widespread hunger and famine conditions in Gaza.
Assange walks in solidarity with Gaza
Among those taking part were WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and five Labor MPs, whose appearances drew attention amid the emotionally charged atmosphere.
Assange, who returned to Australia last year after his release from a high-security British prison, was pictured surrounded by family and marching alongside former Australian Foreign Minister and New South Wales Premier Bob Carr.
The court’s decision cleared the way for the demonstrators to access the major Sydney landmark and transit route.
The protest went ahead following a last-minute ruling by the New South Wales Supreme Court, which overturned efforts by police and Premier Chris Minns to block the bridge crossing on the grounds of public safety and traffic disruption.
“Israel’s’ denial of humanitarian aid and targeting of civilians, including children seeking water and food, is indefensible and unacceptable,” Albanese stated, as reported by Australian media.
