Sydney’s 22nd Mass Palestinian Rally Foretells of a Coming Political Reckoning: In Photos

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Sydney’s 22nd Mass Palestinian Rally

Sydney’s pro-Palestinians turned out on Gadigal land for the 22nd week in a row, which is a disgustingly long time for the mass slaughter in Gaza – a catastrophe that’s now fast approaching famine – but it’s also an impressively long time for a such an ongoing mass mobilisation.

This recurring crowd protesting for an immediate, permanent and unconditional ceasefire for Gaza shows no weariness in rallying almost half a year on. And while the mainstream might intentionally overlook it, there’s no chance that this mass of the constituency will be ignored come vote time.

Those gathered at the 10th March rally were all well aware that prime minister Anthony Albanese, foreign minister Penny Wong and other key Australian political figures are the subject of an accessory to genocide claim submitted to an International Criminal Court prosecutor.

And in Hyde Park North on Sunday, Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi raised the point that Labor cut funding to UNRWA on 28 January, based on still unsubstantiated Israeli claims. And UNWRA is the main aid channel into Gaza: the site of mass starvation and mass slaughter, with famine coming on.

Sydney Criminal Lawyers was on the ground for the 22nd Palestine Action Group Ceasefire rally to lend its support.

The constituency is outraged, especially about the cutting of UNRWA. And those people will remember come ballot time
The constituency is outraged, especially about the cutting of UNRWA. And those people will remember come ballot time
“Palestine has taught us that decolonisation is not a metaphor or a theory, it is action,” said Palestinian orator Assala Sayara
“Palestine has taught us that decolonisation is not a metaphor or a theory, it is action,” said Palestinian orator Assala Sayara
“Albanese is supposed to be the leader of this nation and he is supporting the murdering-killing of innocent civilians, we will not stand here silent,” said Gumbaynggirr Dunghutti Bundjalung woman Lizzy Jarrett
“Albanese is supposed to be the leader of this nation and he is supporting the murdering-killing of innocent civilians, we will not stand here silent,” said Gumbaynggirr Dunghutti Bundjalung woman Lizzy Jarrett
The persistent crowd that’s been fronting up in the thousands for 22 weeks on end are none too pleased with the prime minister Anthony Albanese either
The persistent crowd that’s been fronting up in the thousands for 22 weeks on end are none too pleased with the prime minister Anthony Albanese either
Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi addresses Labors failures on Gaza. Unlike in the US, instead of Labor, swinging voters don’t need the Liberals, as they have the preferred choice of Palestinian-supporting Greens
Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi addresses Labors failures on Gaza. Unlike in the US, instead of Labor, swinging voters don’t need the Liberals, as they have the preferred choice of Palestinian-supporting Greens
The procession of pro-Palestinian voters that meets once a week on Gadigal land is of an unprecedented manner in this state in terms of scale and longevity  
The procession of pro-Palestinian voters that meets once a week on Gadigal land is of an unprecedented manner in this state in terms of scale and longevity  
Those rallying week after week are from all walks of life
Those rallying week after week are from all walks of life
The pro-Palestinian demonstrators that are turning out week after week are disgusted by the genocide their government is supporting
The pro-Palestinian demonstrators that are turning out week after week are disgusted by the genocide their government is supporting
And the thing with protesters is, one on the street equals more in the community holding the same political sentiment, so there’s a hell of a lot of people ticked off with the government over Gaza right now
And the thing with protesters is, one on the street equals more in the community holding the same political sentiment, so there’s a hell of a lot of people ticked off with the government over Gaza right now

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Paul Gregoire

Paul Gregoire is a Sydney-based journalist and writer. He's the winner of the 2021 NSW Council for Civil Liberties Award For Excellence In Civil Liberties Journalism. Prior to Sydney Criminal Lawyers®, Paul wrote for VICE and was the news editor at Sydney’s City Hub.

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