This has been our third major rally, and each protest has drawn greater crowds.
Yesterday, organisers put the numbers at 12,000, with a range of speakers covering the entire spectrum of the community.
Muslims, Christians, Jews, Atheists, Socialists all marched in the centre of Melbourne to condemn Israel's ruthless war against a defenceless population.
We had speakers from Christian churches, Jewish groups, Islamic groups, politicians, unionists, and a newspaper cartoonist among others.
The Palestinian cause has indeed popular support across the entire community in Australia.
Follow the coverage in Australia's media:
The Age
Herald Sun
Meanwhile, while Hamas declares victory, Israel's intelligence chief declared another loss in the war on Gaza:
Gaza war failed to destroy tunnels
Monday, January 19, 2009
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