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Politics24 August 2025Archive brief

Estimated 300,000 people across Australia, including at least 100,000 in Melbourne

An estimated 300,000 people across Australia, including at least 100,000 in Melbourne, march to protest the Israeli escalation of the Gaza war and its plans to militarily seize the entirety of Gaza, while also calling for the Australian government to sanction Israel.

By Belfast Herald Newsdesk2 min read

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