Protesters gathered in Melbourne’s CBD to demand justice for Palestinians, calling on the Australian government to cut ties with Israel and reinstate the ceasefire. The decades-long conflict has escalated sharply since October 2023, with Israel’s ongoing military assault on Gaza drawing global condemnation. Among the demonstrators, members of the Myanmar community also gathered to pray for victims of the recent earthquake in Myanmar and urged Australia to provide humanitarian aid, highlighting the need for international solidarity in times of crisis.