Palestinian Supporters Plan to Attend ‘Invasion Day’ Demonstrations

January 24, 2024 TruthUSA

Pro-Palestinian protesters have joined hands with Indigenous advocacy groups to hold some rallies in Sydney on Jan. 16.

Many Australians may be surprised to see some new faces at this year’s “Invasion Day” rallies, as some pro-Palestinian groups said they would show up to support the Indigenous community while advancing their own agenda.

The Blak Caucus–a First Nations advocacy group–will hold an “Invasion Day” rally at Belmore Park, Sydney, on the morning of Jan. 26, with the participation of pro-Palestinian protesters.

The rally calls for the abolishment of Australia Day as well as “justice” for the Indigenous community.

event page on social media : They also urged the federal and New South Wales (NSW) governments to cut ties with and impose sanctions on “colonial, apartheid Israel.” The Palestine Action Group Sydney called on Palestinian supporters in NSW to attend the event.

“Invasion Day is coming up on Jan. 26, and we urge all supporters of Palestine to get to the protest to stand up to racism and fight for Indigenous liberation in this country,” the pro-Palestinian group said on social media.

Australia Day, observed annually on Jan. 26, is the country’s national public holiday and commemorates the arrival of Captain Arthur Phillip’s First Fleet in 1788.