Protests & Rallies in Support of Palestine
Why people are marching — and why attempts to smear them are failing
Millions across Australia and the world are protesting because they refuse to accept the destruction of an entire people. These rallies are diverse, multifaith, and grounded in human rights — not hate. Recent political attacks on peaceful protest only strengthen public resolve. Jewish participation is growing, sending a powerful message: standing with Palestinians is a deeply Jewish commitment to justice and dignity.
Scroll down to see some recent articles, posts and media releases that cover protests/rallies.
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Executive Member Ohad Kozminsky speaks to SBS about the proposed changes to protest laws in Victoria
Executive Member Ohad Kozminsky recently spoke to SBS about the proposed changes to protest laws in Victoria. From the episode’s description on the SBS website: “Being a law-abiding protester in Australia has become more difficult year-on-year with experts fearing the democratic right is slowly being chipped away. Over the past two decades, at least 49…
Solidarity and the right to protest: student encampments for Gaza
The Jewish Council’s Dr Liz Strakosch is on this upcoming panel, which discusses the global phenomenon of student solidarity encampments for Gaza. Thursday 12 September, 6pm, Sydney. Click here for more info or to book tickets.
Universities must end disciplinary measures against anti-war students
[Image credit] The Jewish Council of Australia is concerned that students across Australia, including at Deakin University, Melbourne University, Monash University and La Trobe University, have been sent misconduct notices for their involvement in anti-war protests. Israel has killed more than 37,000 Palestinians in Gaza in the last 9 months. Evidence continues to come to…
Jewish Council calls for universities to immediately halt actions against anti-war students
[Image credit] The Jewish Council of Australia said today the actions some universities are taking in response to anti-war students are a violation of students’ rights and freedoms. Deakin University and the Australian National University (ANU) have indicated they intend to dismantle the student camps. Students across the country are protesting in support of Palestinian…
Max Kaiser speaks to The Guardian: “Peter Dutton compares ‘river to the sea’ chants at pro-Palestinian protests to Hitler”
Max Kaiser has recently spoken to The Guardian for a piece titled Peter Dutton compares ‘river to the sea’ chants at pro-Palestinian protests to Hitler. An excerpt from Max’s comments quoted in the article: “In our interpretation, and as it’s explained by Palestinian people the world over, is it’s a call for freedom and equality…
Right-wing pro-Israel agitators threaten free speech on campus
[Image credit] The Jewish Council of Australia condemns attacks on students exercising their democratic right to protest. In the last few days we have seen increasing violent attacks on peaceful student Palestine solidarity encampments at universities across the world. At Monash University in Melbourne, a far right vigilante group holding Israeli and Australian flags raided…
Jewish Council: University encampments are no threat to Jews
Last week students in Australia established encampments at their universities in solidarity with Palestinians. These join the dozens of solidarity camps established across the US and elsewhere in recent weeks. Like their peers, Australian students are calling on their institutions to end relationships with weapons companies that are enabling Israeli war crimes, and urging our…
