'People don't want war': Winnipeggers rally on both sides of Israel/Palestine conflict
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Winnipeg supporters on both sides of the Israeli/Palestinian conflict gathered downtown Monday afternoon to make their voices heard.
Winnipeg supporters on both sides of the Israeli/Palestinian conflict gathered downtown Monday afternoon to make their voices heard.
"Free, free Palestine! Free, free Palestine!" came the chants from a crowd of more than 100 people in front of City Hall on Oct. 9 just after 2:30 p.m.
The rally brought together dozens of people carrying Palestinian flags and signs with messages like "stop bombing Gaza," and "justice, not fascism." Vehicles honked in support as they drove down Main Street past City Hall.
"What were doing today is opposing the actions of the state of Israel against the Palestinian people," said organizer Candice Bodnaruk, with Peace Alliance Winnipeg.
The long-standing conflict between Israel and Palestine reignited in the middle-east Saturday when Hamas militants launched a surprise attack on Israel, hitting numerous towns along the border with the Gaza Strip, as well as a music festival, killing hundreds in the process.
Israel has responded by increasing its bombardment of the Gaza Strip and sealing it off from food, fuel and other supplies.
According to media reports and local authorities, around 900 people have been killed in Israel and more than 680 people have been killed in Gaza, with thousands wounded on both sides.