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Hundreds of people gathered outside Calgary’s city hall on Monday for a pair of rallies supporting the Israeli and Palestinian sides of the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Hundreds of people gathered outside Calgary’s city hall on Monday for a pair of rallies supporting the Israeli and Palestinian sides of the Israel-Hamas conflict.
The rallies come on the same day Israel’s military ordered a complete siege on Gaza as it seeks revenge after Hamas militants launched a surprise attack on Saturday morning.
More than 1,000 people have been killed on both sides, and thousands more are wounded.
Students Supporting Israel at the University of Calgary and Mount Royal University organized a sombre gathering and vigil at noon.
"We're here really to mourn and stand with the people of Israel. We’re not here to protest," said Dorit Gerov, who organized the event.
Dozens of Israel supporters, draped in the country's white and blue flag, lit candles to remember the hundreds of Israelis killed in the recent attack.
The conflict hits close to home for Shira Kogut, who has family and friends in Israel.