Thousands in Australia turn out for pro-Palestinian rallies over Gaza

Thousands of Australians joined pro-Palestinian rallies in Sydney, despite police threats to curb them. The protests were part of a global trend of nations clamping down on such demonstrations due to concerns that the conflict could trigger violence at home. Protesters waved Palestine flags and chanted “Free, free Palestine” as hundreds of police patrolled the area. The rally was described as peaceful, and organizers plan to march through central Sydney next weekend.