Tens of Thousands March for Palestine Across Sydney Harbour Bridge
What happened today in Sydney was nothing short of extraordinary. Tens of thousands of people gathered in the heart of the city, united by a common cause: to show support for the people of Gaza and demand an end to what protesters called a humanitarian crisis. The protest, organized by the Palestine Action Group, began just after 1pm at Lang Park near Wynyard Station and quickly swelled in size. It was described by many as a tidal wave of humanity — unstoppable, passionate, and determined.
Originally, the march was planned to move across the Sydney Harbour Bridge and conclude at Bradfield Park in North Sydney. But as the crowds surged in size — far more than anyone had anticipated — those plans had to change. By mid-afternoon, police announced a significant route shift. Protesters were instructed to turn around at Walker Street and head back to the city, retracing their steps across the bridge. The decision, made in coordination with event organizers, was based on public safety concerns. The sheer number of people, combined with heavy rain, created logistical challenges that authorities couldn’t ignore.
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Despite the weather, the energy of the crowd didn’t waver. Chants like “Free, free Palestine!” and “Stop, stop the genocide!” echoed across the Harbour Bridge. Umbrellas dotted the skyline as demonstrators marched shoulder to shoulder, carrying signs, waving flags, and demanding action. Among them were public figures including Julian Assange, former NSW Premier Bob Carr, and MP Ed Husic — all braving the rain to stand in solidarity.
At one point, a geo-targeted text message was sent by NSW Police urging protesters to stop marching and wait for further instructions, again citing safety concerns. Even then, the protest remained peaceful and orderly. Crowd marshals worked with police to manage the flow, and large numbers were redirected to North Sydney Station or back toward Wynyard to help reduce congestion.
Meanwhile in Melbourne, another large pro-Palestinian rally was taking place, with an estimated 25,000 demonstrators flooding the CBD and attempting to block King Street Bridge. There, the message was the same — a call to end what they described as policies of starvation and collective punishment in Gaza.
Today’s events across Australia were powerful reminders of how strong public sentiment has become. As the protest wrapped up, one thing was clear: this movement isn't going away. Rain, logistical hurdles, or official pushback won’t slow it down. The voices for Palestine were loud and unmissable, and their message has been firmly planted on the national stage.
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