Storyline: Tens of thousands of Australians marched across Sydney's iconic Harbor Bridge on Sunday to protest the ongoing war and famine in Gaza. The protest, organized by advocacy network the Palestine Action Group, went ahead on the afternoon despite heavy rain. Thousands of protesters carrying the Palestinian flag walked north across the iconic bridge before being stopped by police due to safety concerns. Organizers had expected around 50,000 people to attend the march, but police said Sunday that it was difficult to estimate the crowd size. "For him to see this and to be with him, he's my best mate and we are together just to show that this is my family, this is my child - if that was my child in Gaza, I never want to dream of that situation. We are seeing it right in front of us right now and nothing is happening," Salim Moralli, a father who brought his 14-year-old son to the march, told China Global Television Network (CGTN). The intent of the organizers and many who took part in the protest was to show support for an independent Palestinian State. "Because it's really important to send a unified message. Disruption, genocide and starving of completely innocent people is not on. I hope that more countries especially our own recognize an independent Palestinian State," said a protester. A simultaneous protest in Melbourne also attracted thousands of pro-Palestine demonstrators. Shotlist: Sydney, Australia - Aug 3, 2025: 1. Various of protest in progress; protesters holding Palestinian flag, placards 2. SOUNDBITE (English) Salim Moralli, participant, pro-Palestinian march (starting with shot 1): "For him to see this and to be with him, he's my best mate and we are together just to show that this is my family, this is my child - if that was my child in Gaza, I never want to dream of that situation. We are seeing it right in front of us right now and nothing is happening." 3. Various of police officers 4. Roadblocks 5. Various of protest in progress 6. SOUNDBITE (English) pro-Palestinian march participant (name not given) (starting with shot 5/partially overlaid with shot 7): "Because it's really important to send a unified message. Disruption, genocide and starving of completely innocent people is not on. I hope that more countries especially our own recognize an independent Palestinian State." [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 7. Protesters [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 8. Protest in progress. [Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland]