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How many people marched on the Harbour Bridge?

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Estimates indicate that at least 50,000 people, described as tens of thousands, marched on the Sydney Harbour Bridge in a major pro-Palestinian rally.

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Mass Gaza solidarity rally shuts Sydney Harbour Bridge

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  • Tens of thousands marched in Sydney in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. 4s
  • Organisers called for sanctions on Israel, humanitarian aid, and a ceasefire. 34s
  • The Sydney Harbour Bridge was closed after a legal challenge allowed the march. 1m 26s
  • Police intervened at the end of the rally due to public safety concerns. 1m 45s
  • Australia is set to announce recognition of Palestinian statehood at the UN. 1m 58s
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Mass Gaza solidarity rally shuts Sydney Harbour Bridge
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Al Jazeera
20 hours ago
Mass Gaza solidarity rally shuts Sydney Harbour Bridge

Tens of thousands of people rallied in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, marching across the Harbour Bridge.

Analysis: Australia now strongly opposes Israel’s war on Gaza
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Al Jazeera
1 day ago
Analysis: Australia now strongly opposes Israel’s war on Gaza

Protest organisers initially thought around 50,000 people might attend the march across Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Tens of thousands demonstrate for Gaza on Harbour Bridge
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10 News First
1 day ago
Tens of thousands demonstrate for Gaza on Harbour Bridge

The protest is described as the biggest anti-war protest Australia has ever seen, with a tidal wave for humanity swamping the bridge.

Supreme Court authorises pro-Palestine rally on Harbour Bridge
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10 News First
2 days ago
Supreme Court authorises pro-Palestine rally on Harbour Bridge

Organisers expected at least 50,000 participants, describing it as potentially the largest anti-war march in Australia's history.

Protesters, police go head to head over Harbour bridge march
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10 News First
3 days ago
Protesters, police go head to head over Harbour bridge march

The court was told at least 50,000 people could attend with or without approval.

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