Julian Assange Joins Tens of Thousands on Sydney Harbour Bridge Gaza Protest

Tens of thousands of protesters, including WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, marched across Sydney Harbour Bridge in a large pro-Palestinian demonstration calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and recognition of a Palestinian state. Despite heavy rain and safety concerns raised by police, the march proceeded, with authorities eventually asking protesters to stop and turn back for public safety reasons. The protest featured speeches from prominent figures such as Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi, who condemned Israeli military actions and criticized local government officials for discouraging the rally. Demonstrators highlighted the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, including deaths from starvation and malnutrition, with the death toll surpassing 60,000 due to ongoing conflict. The event underscored growing international and domestic pressure on governments, including Australia, to take a stronger stance on Palestinian statehood and Israel's conduct. This march was one of the largest pro-Palestinian protests in Sydney's history, drawing widespread media attention and public participation despite adverse weather conditions.