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Despite providing only a week's notice—a breach of typical permitting protocols—the protesters claim their demonstration aims to send a "powerful message" to Gaza, Israel, and the Australian government. In their words, this message is one of "determination" to stand for humanity. However, critics argue that such protests serve only to glamorize chaos rather than promote constructive dialogue, and question whether they genuinely contribute to peace or merely seek notoriety.