Victoria Police will have a heavy presence at a pro-Palestine rally set to kick off outside Melbourne’s State Library this evening with police urging protesters to be “peaceful”.
The “freedom for Palestine” rally is being organised by the Melbourne-based group Free Palestine Melbourne with hundreds set to attend the demonstrations at 6pm on Tuesday.
Melbourne's iconic Flinders St Station fascade lit blue and white following the Hamas terror attacks on Israel. Picture by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images. Ahead of the event, Victoria Police said it was “aware” of the protest and reassured the public there will be a heavy police presence to “ensure safety” for Melbournians.
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