Australia’s decision to recognise a Palestinian state came after the government sensed a major shift in the domestic mood over the war in Gaza, and showed that Canberra was unafraid of upsetting Israel,

SYDNEY (AP) — Tens of thousands of people marched through Australia’s cities and towns on Sunday demanding action to save dying and starving Palestinians.

Massive demonstrations swept Brisbane, Melbourne, Hobart, and over 40 other cities this month, with protesters calling for sanctions on Israel, boycotts of Israeli-linked businesses, and a Palestinian state.