Tensions ran high on Monday night as pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in Sydney’s CBD and in front of the Opera House in a rally against Israel.
Starting at Town Hall at 5.30pm, the crowd grew larger by the minute, with hundreds of Palestinian flags and anti-Israeli signs being waved during the opening speeches.
The protesters marched through the street of Sydney to Circular Quay. Picture: News.com.au / Jasmine KazlauskasAs the night went on, the atmosphere only intensified, with groups of men starting to throw flares and fire crackers into the crowd. Flares were thrown into the crowd during the protests outside the Opera House. Picture: News.com.au / Jasmine Kazlauskas
According to the event online, over 252 people said they were attending – however thousands of people showed up. “This comes in the context of the deadliest year ever for Palestinians with Israel elected its most right-wing government. Protesters watched on as flares were thrown at police, who had barricaded the front of the Opera House. Picture: News.com.au / Jasmine Kazlauskas
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