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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.
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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.