# Israeli soldiers take part in Sydney Marathon amid protests

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- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-30 16:09 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/30/israeli-soldiers-participate-in-sydney-marathon-despite-protests?traffic_source=rss

> Hundreds of demonstrators protested along the Sydney Marathon route against the participation of Israeli soldiers, waving Palestinian flags and demanding an explanation from Australia’s government for granting visas to 40 soldiers. Activists also called for investigations, alleging that some participants were linked to genocide and war crimes in Gaza.