Australians protest in major cities for Palestine support as government pledges $20M aid.

Tens of thousands of Australians protested in Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide, calling for support for Palestine and aid for Gaza. Notable figures like Julian Assange joined the Sydney march, which police redirected for safety. The protests came amid Israel's military campaign following Hamas attacks in 2021, leading to over 60,000 deaths and severe food insecurity in Gaza. In response, the Australian government pledged an additional $20 million in aid.