Australia Reacts To War Between Israel And Palestine's Hamas

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 09: The arts centre spire is lit up in the colours blue and white in solidarity with Israel on October 09, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. The Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel from Gaza by land, sea, and air, over the weekend, killing over 600 people and wounding more than 2000, agency reports said. Reports also said Israeli soldiers and civilians have been kidnapped by Hamas and taken into Gaza. The attack prompted a declaration of war by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and ongoing retaliatory strikes by Israel on Gaza killing hundreds in the aftermath. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)