Close to 500 people joined a passionate snap protest on October 20 to show solidarity with the people of Palestine.
Quakers, Muslims, Christians for Peace, the New South Wales Greens and the condemned Israel鈥檚 collective punishment in Gaza.
The atmosphere was positive, despite tears and outrage, with people eager to sign an open letter to federal Newcastle MP Sharon Claydon to call on Labor to push for an immediate ceasefire.
The rally ended with children spontaneously speaking on the microphone and passing it around.
鈥淔ree, Free Palestine!鈥 and 鈥淕aza, Gaza, you don鈥檛 cry; Gaza, Gaza you鈥檒l never die鈥, they chanted.
Despite police apprehensions, there were no threats of violence towards the protestors and no antisemitic chants made.
Protesting for Palestine. Photo: Ren Agade
Photo: Ren Agade
Photo: Ren Agade
Photo: Ren Agade
Photo: Ren Agade
Photo: Ariful Huq
Photo: Ariful Huq
Photo: Ariful Huq