People march into the Octagon, protesting against the war in Gaza, on Saturday. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSHThe marches against the war in Gaza could continue even if Israel and Hamas reach a ceasefire, the co-organiser of the Dunedin rallies says. Marches have occurred in Dunedin regularly since the latest conflict between Israel and Palestinians started on October 7. Co-organiser Rinad Tamimi, who is from Hebron in the West Bank, said a permanent ceasefire in the conflict would be a great result. Asked whether the marches would continue if Hamas and Israel reached a ceasefire, Ms Tamimi said this would be "a fraction of what we’re after".
