Christian group holds pro-Israel rally in downtown Montreal
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On day nine of the Israel-Hamas war, about 50 people gathered in downtown Montreal to voice their support for Israel and the Jewish community.
On day nine of the Israel-Hamas war, about 50 people gathered in downtown Montreal to voice their support for Israel and the Jewish community.
Attendees waved the Israel flags and danced to worship music near Place du Canada. Many in the crowd were with the group Christian Coalition for Israel, which arranged the event.
Speaking to CTV News at the demonstration, organizer Dr. Paul Saba said the goal is to show solidarity with the Jewish community.
"Not to speak is to speak, which means that if we remain silent, we are an accomplice to the horrendous acts that are going on," he said.
Pastor Adam Quito, who attended the rally, said he wants "Jewish people to know that we are their brothers, we stand with them."
For participants like Marty Shoub, the demonstration, while exuberant, was marked with deep sadness.
"This morning a dear friend of mine sent me pictures of his niece's funeral," he said.
