Home / New ZealandGaza: Auckland protesters hold empty plates to highlight hungerRNZ31 Mar, 2024 05:30 AMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditProtesters at Auckland's Aotea Square on Sunday, March 31 gathered to demand the Government call for a ceasefire in Gaza. Photo / RNZProtesters at Auckland's Aotea Square on Sunday, March 31 gathered to demand the Government call for a ceasefire in Gaza. Photo / RNZBy RNZHundreds of people holding empty plates gathered in Central Auckland today to demand the New Zealand Government call for a ceasefire in Gaza.Protesters at Aotea Square said the empty plates function as a symbol to raise awareness for those going hungry within the warzone.Protesters said the empty plates function as a symbol to raise awareness for those going hungry within the warzone. Photo / RNZ A dozen police officers watched over the protest on Saturday afternoon to ensure it was peaceful. AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.Families, children and iwi attended the protest, with tamariki leading the chant asking for a ceasefire.Read MoreIsrael-Hamas war: Doctors visiting Gaza hospital stunned ...Israel-Hamas war: NZ Government urged to help evacuate ...Israel-Hamas war: Pressure on Israel to open more aid ...Israel Hamas war: UN chief says it’s time to ‘truly ...As war continues in Gaza, international agencies have called on Israel to do more to prevent serious food shortages affecting the population within Gaza.Police were stationed at the scene of the protest in case of unrest developing. Photo / RNZThe Israel-Hamas war began following an attack by Palestinian Hamas forces on Israeli citizens on October 7 last year, with Israel responding with airstrikes and ground forces. The conflict has displaced much of the population of Gaza within its boundaries.New Zealanders who have tried to send food aid into Gaza say it has been a struggle to get it to its destination.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.- RNZSaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from New ZealandNew Zealand650 properties assessed after damaging floods in Nelson and Tasman04 Jul 11:19 PMNew ZealandInsurers back using Takapuna golf course for flood prevention04 Jul 11:11 PMNew ZealandAir NZ flight to New York diverted due to thunderstorms, others cancelled04 Jul 10:53 PMThere’s more to Hawai‘i than beaches and buffets – here’s how to see it differently sponsoredAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
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