Hundreds of pro-Palestine protesters march in Nightcliff to end the deaths in Gaza

Hundreds of Territorians joined nationwide pro-Palestine rallies by marching in Nightcliff for an end to killing, suffering and starvation in Gaza. See the video.

Hundreds of protesters marched along the Nightcliff foreshore on Sunday as part of nationwide rallies calling for an end to the war in Gaza.

The pro-Palestine protesters assembled at Bill Bell Park and walked along the bike path, past Nightcliff beach and jetty, to Sunset Park from 5.30pm.

They joined around 40 separate protests across the nation, including at Pine Gap near Alice Springs.

Organisers estimated 1200 people attended the protest. Picture: Thomas McLean

There were at least 500 protesters in attendance, with organisers claiming 1200 attended.

The protesters represented many different groups, including Muslim organisations, professionals, unions, politicians and everyday Top Enders.

Free Palestine NT organiser Alex Broers said the protesters were marching to send a message to the Federal Labor Albanese government that they wanted more action to end the killing and starvation in Gaza, including sanctions and the cessation of sending Australian weapons components, mainly F35 fighter jet parts, to Israel.

The protest ended at Sunset Park in Nightcliff. Picture: Thomas McLean

The Gaza Health Ministry reports 60,000 Palestinian civilians have died since the Israeli Defence Force launched attacks on the strip following the Hamas-led October 7 attack on Israel which killed nearly 1200 Israelis.

The Gaza Health Ministry figure includes at least 19,000 children killed, with protesters claiming this is a sign genocide is being committed.

Protesters marched past Nightcliff beach. Picture: Thomas McLean

Speaker Maryam Razi from United Muslims NT called the recognition a “step in the right direction”, but demanded more from the federal government.

“We welcome this recognition, but recognition alone is not enough,” she said.

“It does not stop the bombs from dropping.

Protesters brought signs, banners and Palestinian flags. Picture: Thomas McLean

“A statement in parliament does not end the siege in Gaza.

“Diplomatic words do not rebuild the homes, schools and hospitals reduced to rubble.

“Recognition without action is symbolism without substance.”

Gazan-raised nurse Riyad Aladassi spoke at the protest. Picture: Thomas McLean

Another speaker was nurse Riyad Aladassi who grew up in Gaza.

Mr Aladassi used the opportunity to name the friends and family who had died so far in the conflict, many of them medical workers.

Organisers said they planned to hold more events in the near future.

Originally published as Hundreds of pro-Palestine protesters march in Nightcliff to end the deaths in Gaza