Thousands of Australians protested in support of Palestine on Sunday, two weeks after the country announced it would recognise a Palestinian state.

More than 40 protests took place across the country, according to Palestine Action Group, an Australian organisation.

Image: Pic: Reuters

The group said around 350,000 people attended rallies nationwide, although police have estimated lower numbers in some cities.

Organiser Josh Lees in Sydney said the protesters were marching to "demand an end to this genocide in Gaza and to demand that our government sanction Israel ".

Image: Women pray during the protests on 24 August. Pic: Reuters

Image: A demonstrator carries a doll during the Nationwide March for Palestine protest in Sydney on 24 August. Pic: Reuters

A group repre

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