Over the weekend, thousands of Australians participated in pro-Palestinian demonstrations, despite police warnings attempting to restrict them due to recent tensions following the conflict involving Hamas in Israel. Pics/AFP
Updated On: 2023-10-15 08:21 PM IST
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Protesters at the rallies displayed Palestinian flags and chanted slogans like "Free, free Palestine"
France has banned these demonstrations to prevent potential disturbances to public order
These demonstrations are a part of a global movement expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people amid the ongoing conflict
Several developed nations are taking measures to limit such protests
In Sydney, Australia's most populous state in New South Wales, one of the largest gatherings attracted hundreds of police officers who patrolled the area. A police helicopter also circled low over the event
Pro-Palestine rallies reportedly also took place in Adelaide, the capital of South Australia, and Melbourne, the capital of Victoria
Meanwhile, thousands took the streets of the Moroccan capital on Sunday to rally in support of Palestinians in Gaza and denounce Israel's actions in the latest war with Gaza's militant Hamas rulers (AP)
Waving Palestinian flags, the rally also marked a major showing for the banned Islamist movement Al Adl Wa Ihssane (AP)
Demonstrators marched in central Rabat and threw smoke bombs and fireworks as riot police stood between them and the Parliament building and other landmarks (AP)