Thousands of demonstrators flooded Sydney's iconic Harbour Bridge on August 3, chanting slogans and waving Palestinian flags in a rain-soaked protest demanding an end to the Gaza conflict. Organizers estimated 50,000 participants marched under banners reading "Free Palestine" and "Cease Fire Now," with simultaneous rallies reported in Melbourne.
Authorities began limiting access to the bridge by mid-afternoon due to the unprecedented turnout, while protesters emphasized calls for humanitarian aid to address Gaza's worsening famine. The event highlighted growing global attention to Middle Eastern geopolitics within Asia-Pacific civil society movements.
