90,000 Protesters March on Sydney Harbour Bridge for Gaza Aid

Tens of thousands of protesters gathered in Sydney on Sunday to rally for peace and humanitarian aid amid the ongoing war in Gaza, with estimates of attendance ranging up to 90,000. The protest, which took place on the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge after a court ruling allowed it despite police safety concerns, featured demonstrators carrying pots and pans as symbols of hunger, highlighting the severe famine conditions faced by Gaza’s population. Notably, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was seen among the crowd, which included hundreds of children and infants, underscoring the broad community involvement and concern. Protesters criticized local government officials for their initial reluctance to support the large-scale rally, with speeches emphasizing solidarity with the Palestinian people and calls for ceasefire and humanitarian relief. The demonstrations coincided with growing international diplomatic pressure on Israel to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Police managed the event with a large presence, urging peaceful conduct during the marches held simultaneously in Melbourne and Sydney.