
Dozens of protesters bearing placards and flags have descended on one of Melbourne’s busiest streets to rally for opposing sides of the Israel-Palestine conflict.

The first rally was staged on Federation Square in support of Palestine, following bloody clashes triggered by new Israeli security measures at Jerusalem's holiest site.

A phalanx of police separated them from a counter-protest just meters away on the steps of Flinders Street Station, where protesters waved Israeli flags under heavy downpour.

Fears were raised the rallies could turn violent, but a heavy police presence kept the event peaceful and the groups engaged in dialogue.

A Victoria Police spokesperson told Daily Mail Australia there were no incidents.

Last Friday, six people were killed in the bloodiest spate of Israeli-Palestinian violence for years, prompted by new security at the Temple Mount.

Three Israelis were stabbed to death in a Jewish settlement in the West Bank, hours after three Palestinians were slain in violent attacks.

Counter-protesters wave Israeli flags under heavy downpour at on Melbourne's Federation Square on Wednesday night

Protesters hold pro-Palestine signs at Federation Square, where opposing sides of the conflict faced off just metres apart

A protester speaks into a megaphone as part of the peaceful event, which police confirmed passed without incident

The event came after bloody clashes triggered by new Israeli security measures at Jerusalem's holiest site

Pro-Israeli-protesters braved the downpour bearing flags

A phalanx of police separated the two groups and ensured the event remained peaceful

Pro-Palestine protesters bore placards reading 'end the occupation' and 'Free Palestine'

Last Friday, six people were killed in the bloodiest spate of Israeli-Palestinian violence for years