Palestinian supporters hold a rally in Downtown Toronto on Oct. 9, 2023.
More than a thousand congregated at Toronto's Nathan Phillips Square Monday afternoon, many saying they were there to support the Palestinian people and not to glorify the deadly attacks launched by Hamas against Israelis. Still, many also refused to condemn those attacks.
"We are here again in support of the Palestinian people, the Palestinian nation, across all walks of life inside of Palestine, outside of Palestine, in the refugee camps, all across the world that is fighting to return home."The rally in downtown Toronto was peaceful. Supporters held Palestinian flags chanting "Free Palestine" as they marched along Queen Street West.
The glorification of violence is never acceptable in Canada – by any group or in any situation. I strongly condemn the demonstrations that have taken place, and are taking place, across the country in support of Hamas’ attacks on Israel. Let’s stand united against acts of terror."The glorification of violence is never acceptable in Canada — by any group or in any situation," Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in a tweet.
But Omen Sayah, a 49-year-old Palestinian Canadian living in Mississauga, Ont., who attended the Toronto rally, said Chow and those denouncing the protests don't have a good understanding of the situation faced by Palestinians Israel, which has formally declared war on Hamas, pounded the Gaza Strip from the air and prepared for a campaign Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said would destroy "the military and governing capabilities" of the militant group. Palestinian officials say under 700 people have been killed in Gaza.In Winnipeg, about 100 people showed up for the "Resistance is a Right" rally.
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