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This week in images: Montreal demonstrations held in solidarity with Israel and Palestine amid escalating conflict

Large rallies were held in cities across the world this week in solidarity with Israel and Palestine amid the intensifying war between Israel and Hamas since the Oct. 7 attacks. In Montreal, tensions were high and thousands of people turned out at protests across the city.

People take part in a protest for Palestine in Montreal, Sunday, October 8, 2023. Hamas militants led a surprise attack on Israel from the Gaza Strip on Saturday leading to many casualties on both sides and retaliation strikes by Israel into Gaza. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes.
People take part in a protest in support of Palestine in Montreal, Friday, October 13, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes.
People take part in a protest in support of Palestine in Montreal, Friday, October 13, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes.
People take part in a protest for Palestine in Montreal, Sunday, October 8, 2023. Hamas militants led a surprise attack on Israel from the Gaza Strip on Saturday leading to many casualties on both sides and retaliation strikes by Israel into Gaza. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes.
A woman cries during a protest in support of Palestine in Montreal, Friday, October 13, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes.
People take part in a protest for Palestine in Montreal, Sunday, October 8, 2023. Hamas militants led a surprise attack on Israel from the Gaza Strip on Saturday leading to many casualties on both sides and retaliation strikes by Israel into Gaza. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes.
People take part in a protest for Palestine in Montreal, Sunday, October 8, 2023. Hamas militants led a surprise attack on Israel from the Gaza Strip on Saturday leading to many casualties on both sides and retaliation strikes by Israel into Gaza. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes.
People take part in a protest in support of Palestine in Montreal, Friday, October 13, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes.
People attend a rally in support of Israel in Montreal, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi.
People attend a rally in support of Israel in Montreal, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi.
Talia Ben Sasson, right, hugs Ayellet Tzur as they attend a rally in support of Israel in Montreal, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi.
People attend a rally in support of Israel in Montreal, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi.
A pro-Palestinian supporter is arrested as he disrupts a rally in support of Israel in Montreal, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi.
Supporters of Palestine demonstrate outside a rally in support of Israel in Montreal, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi.
Talia Ben Sasson, right, and Ayellet Tzur attend a rally in support of Israel in Montreal, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi.
People attend a rally in support of Israel in Montreal, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi.
Hasidic Jews and Palestinian supporters demonstrate Wednesday, October 11, 2023 in Montreal. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz.
Hasidic Jews and Palestinian supporters demonstrate Wednesday, October 11, 2023 in Montreal.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz.
Hasidic Jews and Palestinian supporters demonstrate Wednesday, October 11, 2023 in Montreal.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz.
Hasidic Jews and Palestinian supporters demonstrate Wednesday, October 11, 2023 in Montreal.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz.

 

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