The Global day of rage against Israel

Published August 9, 2014
Demonstrators chant anti-Israel slogans as they march down Swanston Street as part of a protest organised in support of the Global Day of Rage against Israel's actions in Gaza in Melbourne. AFP
Demonstrators chant anti-Israel slogans as they march down Swanston Street as part of a protest organised in support of the Global Day of Rage against Israel's actions in Gaza in Melbourne. AFP
Smoke and fire billow following an Israeli air strike in Rafah in the southern of Gaza Strip. AFP
Smoke and fire billow following an Israeli air strike in Rafah in the southern of Gaza Strip. AFP
The Global Day of Rage against Israel's actions in Gaza. The demonstrators urged the UN to convene a special general assembly to condemn the Israeli aggression and demand the country to abide by the International laws, Agreements and Conventions.  AFP
The Global Day of Rage against Israel's actions in Gaza. The demonstrators urged the UN to convene a special general assembly to condemn the Israeli aggression and demand the country to abide by the International laws, Agreements and Conventions. AFP
A “bloodied” doll lies on the ground with a clear message for the world ahead of a march organised in support of the Global Day of Rage against Israel's actions in Gaza in Melbourne. AFP
A “bloodied” doll lies on the ground with a clear message for the world ahead of a march organised in support of the Global Day of Rage against Israel's actions in Gaza in Melbourne. AFP
A protester makes a peace sign as she listens to speakers ahead of a march organised in support of the Global Day of Rage against Israel's actions in Gaza in Melbourne. AFP
A protester makes a peace sign as she listens to speakers ahead of a march organised in support of the Global Day of Rage against Israel's actions in Gaza in Melbourne. AFP
A Palestinian boy is held by his father looking at the remains of house, which witnesses said was hit by an Israeli air strike in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. REUTERS
A Palestinian boy is held by his father looking at the remains of house, which witnesses said was hit by an Israeli air strike in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. REUTERS
Protesters hold placards as they listen to speakers ahead of a march organised in support of the Global Day of Rage against Israel's actions in Gaza in Melbourne. AFP
Protesters hold placards as they listen to speakers ahead of a march organised in support of the Global Day of Rage against Israel's actions in Gaza in Melbourne. AFP
People read the names and stories of Palistinian victims killed in Gaza on the Department of Foreign Affairs building during a march in support of the Global Day of Rage against Israel's actions in Gaza in Melbourne. AFP
People read the names and stories of Palistinian victims killed in Gaza on the Department of Foreign Affairs building during a march in support of the Global Day of Rage against Israel's actions in Gaza in Melbourne. AFP
The Global Day of Rage against Israel's actions in Gaza. The demonstrators urged the UN to convene a special general assembly to condemn the Israeli aggression and demand the country to abide by the International laws, Agreements and Conventions. AFP
The Global Day of Rage against Israel's actions in Gaza. The demonstrators urged the UN to convene a special general assembly to condemn the Israeli aggression and demand the country to abide by the International laws, Agreements and Conventions. AFP
Protesters stick names and stories of Palistinian victims killed in Gaza on the Department of Foreign Affairs building during a march in support of the Global Day of Rage against Israel's actions in Gaza in Melbourne. AFP
Protesters stick names and stories of Palistinian victims killed in Gaza on the Department of Foreign Affairs building during a march in support of the Global Day of Rage against Israel's actions in Gaza in Melbourne. AFP
Smoke rises following what witnesses said was an Israeli air strike in Gaza City August 9, 2014. REUTERS
Smoke rises following what witnesses said was an Israeli air strike in Gaza City August 9, 2014. REUTERS
Palestinians pray next to the bodies of three members of Abu Hadaf family, whom medics said were killed by an Israeli air strike. REUTERS
Palestinians pray next to the bodies of three members of Abu Hadaf family, whom medics said were killed by an Israeli air strike. REUTERS
Protesters listen to speakers ahead of a march organised in support of the Global Day of Rage against Israel's actions in Gaza in Melbourne. AFP
Protesters listen to speakers ahead of a march organised in support of the Global Day of Rage against Israel's actions in Gaza in Melbourne. AFP
Names and stories of Palistinian victims killed in Gaza are stuck on the Department of Foreign Affairs building during a march in support of the Global Day of Rage against Israel's actions in Gaza in Melbourne. AFP
Names and stories of Palistinian victims killed in Gaza are stuck on the Department of Foreign Affairs building during a march in support of the Global Day of Rage against Israel's actions in Gaza in Melbourne. AFP

The Department of Foreign Affairs building during a march in support of the Global Day of Rage against Israel's actions in Gaza in Melbourne on August 9, 2014. Protest leaders called for an end to Israel's bombardment and blockade of Gaza, the Australian government to cut all economic, political and military ties with Israel, the release of Palestinian political prisoners and the end to Israel's occupation of the West Bank & East Jerusalem.

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