A large pro-Palestinian rally took place at Calgary City Hall on Wednesday, ahead of the first anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. The event was organized by the Palestinian Solidarity Network (PSN) and drew a crowd of over 200 people.
The rally aimed to raise awareness about the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine, and to show support for the Palestinian people. Many attendees held signs and chanted slogans calling for an end to the violence and for justice for the Palestinian people.
The October 7 attack, which occurred last year, saw a gunman open fire on a bus station in Beersheba, Israel, killing one person and injuring several others. The attacker was identified as a member of Hamas, a Palestinian militant group that has been in control of the Gaza Strip since 2007.
At the rally, speakers from the PSN and other organizations spoke about the impact of the ongoing conflict on the Palestinian people, including the displacement of families, destruction of homes and infrastructure, and loss of life. They also called for an end to the Israeli blockade of Gaza and for the international community to take action to support the Palestinian cause.
The rally also featured a moment of silence to honor the victims of the October 7 attack and all those who have lost their lives in the conflict.
In addition to the rally, the PSN also organized a virtual event on social media, encouraging people to share their support for Palestine using the hashtag #JusticeForPalestine.
The event at Calgary City Hall was one of many pro-Palestinian rallies taking place across Canada and around the world ahead of the October 7 anniversary. The PSN hopes that these events will bring attention to the ongoing conflict and put pressure on governments to take action towards a peaceful resolution.
As the anniversary of the October 7 attack approaches, it is clear that the conflict between Israel and Palestine continues to be a pressing issue that demands attention and action. The rally at Calgary City Hall was a powerful display of solidarity and a reminder that the fight for justice and peace for the Palestinian people is far from over.
