Calgarians hold Palestine and Israel demonstrations at City Hall under backdrop of war's first year
The Sunday events were held one day ahead of the Oct. 7 anniversary of Hamas attacks on Israel
by Steven Wilhelm · Calgary HeraldHundreds gathered in downtown Calgary for demonstrations a day before the one-year anniversary of Hamas attacks on Israel.
Both those in support of Israel and those in support of Palestine took up areas near City Hall on Sunday, with about 100 people on each side of Macleod Trail S.E.
The dual demonstrations underscored the deep divisions within the community over the complex and long-standing conflict.