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Pro-Palestinian Protests Surge Across Australia Amid Ceasefire

10/12/2025

Summary

Pro-Palestinian Protests

Pro-Palestinian protests occurred across Australia on October 12, 2025, despite a ceasefire in Gaza.
In Sydney, protesters marched from Hyde Park to Belmore Park, with attendance estimated at 8,000 to 30,000.
Rallies occurred in Melbourne, Brisbane, and Canberra, highlighting injustices in Gaza.
Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe made headlines for provocative remarks at Melbourne rally.
The protests coincided with a Jewish community commemoration of the October 7 attacks.

Summary

Jamal Leads Protests

On October 11, 2025, tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in London amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, marking the 32nd national demonstration since the war began in October 2023.
Ben Jamal, protest leader, said the ceasefire does not address root causes.
Demonstrators carried signs such as “Stop Starving Gaza” and “Free Palestine.”
The UK government has tightened protest restrictions, and police arrested some for breaching public order.

History

Historical Context

The Israel-Hamas war, ignited by Hamas' attack on October 7, 2023, has led to global protests advocating for Palestinian rights. By December 2023, over 1 million Americans participated in demonstrations, with significant rallies in London and Australia. Activists emphasize addressing the conflict's root causes, reflecting a growing global solidarity with Palestinians and influencing political discourse in various countries.

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Pro-Palestinian Protests

Pro-Palestinian protests occurred across Australia on October 12, 2025, despite a ceasefire in Gaza.
In Sydney, protesters marched from Hyde Park to Belmore Park, with attendance estimated at 8,000 to 30,000.
Rallies occurred in Melbourne, Brisbane, and Canberra, highlighting injustices in Gaza.
Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe made headlines for provocative remarks at Melbourne rally.
The protests coincided with a Jewish community commemoration of the October 7 attacks.

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