Pro-Palestine groups have rallied in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide on the eve of the first anniversary of the October 7 attack.

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Pro-Palestine demonstrators have gathered in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide on the eve of the anniversary of the October 7 attacks.

Demonstrators have repeated calls for a ceasefire as war in the Middle East intensifies.

The rallies were met with a heightened police presence, but authorities said they were pleased with overall behaviour.