It has now been announced that Israel has approved a four-day ceasefire with the release of 150 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for 50 hostages - women and children.
A symbolic act saw six multicultural community leaders pin yellow ribbons on a Magen David, uniting different communities in support of Israel and the Jewish people.
"Our objectives are to honour every one of the victims of the massacre and every one of the countries whose nationals were murdered, injured or taken hostage, and to demand the immediate release of all the hostages."
They particularly pointed out the issue of anti-Semitism, stating it is a "tenaciously evil race hatred," and expressed their support for the Australian Jewish community
Chris Rua Antony died in hospital on February 20, a week after he was struck by a car while walking home from school along Pound Road in Narre Warren South.
Many senior Hamas leaders have lived for years in luxury abroad, in places such as Qatar and elsewhere, far removed from the consequences of the war they help direct.
Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek described Ramadan nights in Lakemba as one of Sydney’s great traditions, pointing to the bustling streets and strong sense of community.
