Tens of thousands march for Palestine on Sydney Harbour Bridge
Nearly two years into a war that Palestinian authorities say has killed more than 60,000 people in Gaza, governments and humanitarian organisations say a shortage of food is leading to widespread starvation.
Some of those attending the march, called by its organisers the 'March for Humanity', carried pots and pans as symbols of the hunger.
'Enough is enough,' said Doug, a man in his 60s with a shock of white hair. 'When people from all over the world gather together and speak up, then evil can be overcome.'
Marchers ranged from the elderly to families with young children. Among them was WikiLeaks founder
Julian Assange . Many carried umbrellas. Some waved Palestinian flags and chanted 'We are all Palestinians.'
New South Wales police said up to 90,000 people had attended, far more than expected. The protest organiser, Palestine Action Group Sydney, said in a Facebook post that as many as 300,000 people may have marched.
New South Wales police and the state's premier last week tried to block the march from taking place on the bridge, a city landmark and transport thoroughfare, saying the route could cause safety hazards and transport disruption. The state's Supreme Court ruled on Saturday that it could go ahead.
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