Anti-Israel Sydney Harbour Bridge protest calls for death of Israeli soldiers
'Sydney Harbour Bridge was shut down today as 90,000 anti-Israel protesters marched for humanity,' Mr Macpherson said.
'Who knew marching for humanity meant calling for the death of Israeli soldiers or waving Hamas flags, Taliban flags and images of the supreme leader of Iran.'
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