Protesters march on Sydney Opera House but prime minister Anthony Albanese says people need to ‘take a step back’

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Hundreds of Australians have marched in solidarity with Palestinians after the Israeli government formally declared war against Hamas in response to its surprise attack.

The rally in Sydney, organised by the Palestine Action Group Sydney, is demanding Australia cut ties with Israel and urging supporters to “protest in solidarity with Palestine”.