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- Pro-Palestinian protesters have disrupted train stations, ports and other locations in Australia’s biggest cities.
- The protests were a response to the federal government’s actions since Israel declared war on Hamas in Gaza.
- Dozens have been arrested, including two people in Melbourne who police believe were tampering with traffic lights.
“We will make it economically unviable on a widespread scale for Australia to continue to support Israel in committing genocide in Gaza.”
Police believe the pair were tampering with traffic lights.
Police have arrested several protesters during demonstrations against the war in Gaza. Credit: Jono Searle
More than 100 people gathered at BP’s Melbourne office to object to the oil giant’s presence in the Middle East.
“To be clear: we respect people’s right to protest when it is lawful and peaceful,” a Victoria Police spokesperson said.
“It makes you distraught to see the kind of violence that is going on that we are funding with our tax dollars,” one protester, Ollie, told AAP.
Protesters outside Parliament House in Melbourne carried placards and flags. Credit: James Ross
“It makes complete sense that we the people of Brisbane, and the people of Australia want to do something about it.”
In NSW, A15 Action said three protesters blocked Thales’ Rydalmere site by attaching themselves to devices, including a ladder and a gate.
“(This is what) happens when our governments don’t listen.”
Protesters gathered to demonstrate outside Ferra Engineering in Brisbane. Credit: Jono Searle
In NSW, Premier Chris Minns said many officers were dealing with the aftermath of the deadly Bondi Junction stabbing tragedy.
In the months since, Israel has launched a ground offensive and bombing campaign on Gaza that has killed more than 33,000 people and displaced another 1.7 million, according to the local health ministry.
