Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
License needed for work use Register

World Video | Defence | Foreign Affairs | Natural Events | Trade | NZ in World News | NZ National News Video | NZ Regional News | Search

 

Pro-Palestine Rally In Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland On Sunday The 12th Of November 2023

We extend our deepest gratitude to all who joined the Pro-Palestine rally in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland yesterday. Your overwhelming presence made it a monumental success, with around 10,000 people of conscience uniting in a common cause.

The rally was not just a demonstration of solidarity; it was a powerful statement against the ongoing Israeli genocide in Gaza. The rally also demonstrated that the overwhelming majority of New Zealanders are committed to pursuing justice and ending the Israeli ethnic cleansing in Palestine.

We are deeply saddened that a young boy was injured at the end of the protest in Auckland. The young boy remains in the hospital but is currently in stable condition. Our thoughts are with the young boy and his family, and we are committed to providing them with the support they need during this challenging time.

At this time, we kindly request that the privacy of the affected family be respected. The family has expressed their wishes for photos and videos of the incident not be shared, and they do not want to be contacted by the media. We urge the media to focus on the investigation of the attacker rather than intruding on the privacy of the victim’s family during this challenging time.

We have constantly reiterated that our demonstrations are peaceful and non-violent, and we have gone out of our way to ensure the safety of our communities by liaising with Police and working with Marshalls, the Māori Wardens, and Tamaki Street Medics.

Advertisement - scroll to continue reading

Are you getting our free newsletter?

Subscribe to Scoop’s 'The Catch Up' our free weekly newsletter sent to your inbox every Monday with stories from across our network.

Despite the incident that occurred at the close of the rally, we want to highlight that the rally stands as testament to the power of thousands of citizens coming together in peaceful unity for a common cause. Such incidents highlight the importance of our collective efforts to stand against the rising levels of incitement and attacks targeting the Palestinian community and the supporters of the Palestinian human rights.

It is disheartening to witness public figures like Brian Tamaki and Juliet Moses using their platforms to fuel hostility towards those advocating for freedom and justice in Palestine. However, incidents like these only strengthen our resolve to continue our peaceful efforts to insist on the rights of all human beings to live in peace and security.

Our combined efforts are key to ensuring that the government takes a principled stance on Palestine, upholding its commitment to Human Rights by condemning Israeli war crimes, calling for an immediate ceasefire, and ending the ongoing ethnic cleansing in Gaza. Thank you for being part of this movement for peace, justice, and solidarity.

© Scoop Media

Advertisement - scroll to continue reading
 
 
 
World Headlines

 
UN News: Aid Access Is Key Priority

Among the key issues facing diplomats is securing the release of a reported 199 Israeli hostages, seized during the Hamas raid. “History is watching,” says Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths. “This war was started by taking those hostages. Of course, there's a history between Palestinian people and the Israeli people, and I'm not denying any of that. But that act alone lit a fire, which can only be put out with the release of those hostages.” More


Save The Children: Four Earthquakes In a Week Leave Thousands Homeless

Families in western Afghanistan are reeling after a fourth earthquake hit Herat Province, crumbling buildings and forcing people to flee once again, with thousands now living in tents exposed to fierce winds and dust storms. The latest 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit 30 km outside of Herat on Sunday, shattering communities still reeling from strong and shallow aftershocks. More

UN News: Nowhere To Go In Gaza

UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said some 1.1M people would be expected to leave northern Gaza and that such a movement would be “impossible” without devastating humanitarian consequences and appeals for the order to be rescinded. The WHO joined the call for Israel to rescind the relocation order, which amounted to a “death sentence” for many. More


Access Now: Telecom Blackout In Gaza An Attack On Human Rights

By October 10, reports indicated that fixed-line internet, mobile data, SMS, telephone, and TV networks are all seriously compromised. With significant and increasing damage to the electrical grid, orders by the Israeli Ministry of Energy to stop supplying electricity and the last remaining power station now out of fuel, many are no longer able to charge devices that are essential to communicate and access information. More

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Join Our Free Newsletter

Subscribe to Scoop’s 'The Catch Up' our free weekly newsletter sent to your inbox every Monday with stories from across our network.