MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 23: Protesters gather at Flinders Street Station on November 23, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. Organised by School Students For Palestine, the call for action on the group's social media feeds prompted a statement from federal Education Minister Jason Clare that children should be in class during school hours. The ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict continues to cause social tensions in societies around the world, including in Australian cities. Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images
Pro-Palestinian activists have vowed to continue protests in Australia this weekend, despite Israel and Hamas reaching a deal on a temporary ceasefire.
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a temporary four day pause in fighting in return for the release of at least 50 Israeli hostages.
Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
