Blockade of the Gaza Strip

The Free Palestine movement has won a partial victory with the beginning of a ceasefire

Pro-Palestine protesters around Australia mobilised on the 471st day of Israel’s genocide, expressing their guarded relief at the ceasefire deal. But they vowed to keep demanding justice for Palestine and for the criminals and conspirators to be held to account. Alex Bainbridge, Isaac NellistPeter Boyle and Niko Leka report.

The Australia Palestine Advocacy Network and the South African Boycott, Divestment and Sanction Coalition were among many pro-Palestine organisations around the world that responded positively, yet cautiously, to news of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Pip Hinman and Susan Price report. 

Targeting health care workers is a war crime, Naarm/Melbourne, January 5

The first pro-Palestine rallies for 2025 condemned Israel’s attack on Kamal Adwan hospital and the arbitrary arrest of its director, Dr Hussam Abu Safia. Alex Bainbridge reports.

How much longer will you let this go on?, Naarm/Melbourne, December 29

Protests for Palestine continued in the week between Christmas and New Year, as Israel destroyed the Kamal Adwan hospital. Alex Bainbridge reports.

Boycott genocide at Christmas time

The 63rd weekend of continuous protest against Israel’s genocide in Gaza was marked on December 22 in Naarm/Melbourne, Gadigal Country/Sydney and other Australian cities. Alex Bainbridge and Kamala Emanuel report.

Marching to end genocide in Gaza, Magan-djin/Brisbane, November 10

The 400th day of Israel’s genocide against the people of Gaza was marked by large protest rallies across Australia, reports Alex Bainbridge.

Free Palestine protest in Tharawal country/Wollongong, November 2

As Israel’s war on Palestine entered its 56th week, protesters demanded Australia expel the Israeli ambassador, impose sanctions on the rogue state and stop crucial weapons parts from being sent to abet its genocide.

Palestine solidarity rally in Magan-djin/Brisbane, September 20

The 50th week of continuous protests against Israel’s genocide came days after their terrorist attacks on the people of Lebanon with exploding pagers and walkie-talkies.

Coburg rallies for Palestine

Protesters took to the streets of Coburg to protest Labor's complicity in Israel's genocide against Palestine. Photos by Alex Bainbridge.

Protesters march against Israeli apartheid and genocide, Magan-djin/Brisbane, August 11

The 44th week of consecutive protests against Israel’s genocide came one day after Israel bombed a school, killing more than 100 people. Alex Bainbridge reports.

Socialist Alliance member and Merri-bek Councillor Sue Bolton addressed an emergency rally called after the assassination of Hamas negotiator Ismail Haniyeh.

Marching against genocide, Magan-djin/Brisbane, July 28

The 42nd week of continuous protests against Israel’s genocide took place after a joint statement by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the Prime Ministers of New Zealand and Canada. Alex Bainbridge reports.