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Speaking at a later press conference, Albanese said Netanyahu has “made comments that are certainly not consistent with a two-state solution”, adding the government has been “critical” of some of Israel’s actions in Gaza.
Facing questions about the timeline, Albanese reiterated his government would announce the move when it would make maximum impact and “advance the objective of the creation of two states”.
‘Yesterday’s march was peaceful’
High-profile participants at the Sydney protest included WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, former Socceroos captain Craig Foster and former foreign affairs minister and NSW premier Bob Carr.
Protesters walk across the Sydney Harbour Bridge during the pro-Palestinian rally in Sydney. Source: AAP / Dean Lewins
Albanese described the Sydney march as “peaceful,” saying he was not surprised that “so many Australians have been affected” and wanted to show their concern for people “being deprived of food and water, and essential services”.
“Yesterday’s march was peaceful, and an opportunity for people to express their concern about what is happening in Gaza, and the images that we’ve seen.”
‘A wake-up call for Australian politics’
“What’s important is that we recognise as well that Australians don’t want conflict brought here, they understand that Australia isn’t a participant in the process, and that that’s important as well.”
“We can’t just knock out the bridge every weekend. There can be a demonstration every weekend … no-one should assume it’s open season on the bridge.”
