Around 500 Central Coast residents gathered at The Entrance Memorial Park on Sunday, August 24, as a display of solidarity with the people of Palestine and as a call to action for the region’s State and Federal MPs.
The event was organised by Central Coast Friends of Palestine and others within the community and reflected a growing concern over the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the West Bank.
A spokesperson from Central Coast Friends of Palestine said the group was delighted that so many people joined the peaceful rally.
“Over the past year our group has steadily grown as every day people seek ways to support Palestine and express their anguish at the ongoing conflict,” the spokesperson said.
“On Sunday we saw a peaceful, diverse and cohesive community come together to call on political representatives to place greater pressure on the government to take meaningful action including trade sanctions and a full arms and weapons parts embargo.”
Speakers highlighted the urgent need for a range of stronger international measures against Israel including coordinated boycott and investment sanctions and government support for the UN in its efforts to stop further atrocities.
“Our community remains committed to ending the genocide,” the spokesperson said.
The group meets every second Tuesday from 4pm outside the ABC Studios in Donnison St, Gosford, to raise awareness.
For more information or to receive the group’s monthly newsletter email Centralcoastfriendsofpalestine@gmail.com
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