A number of hundred folks marched by Denver on Sunday in help of Palestinians and in condemnation of Israel’s escalating navy marketing campaign in Gaza.
The rally, which started exterior of the Colorado State Capitol and marched by the streets round Civic Middle park, was the second giant, pro-Palestinian demonstration right here up to now week. Amid freezing temperatures Sunday, the group waved Palestinian flags and indicators whereas chanting for a cease-fire and towards the bombing marketing campaign that’s killed 1000’s of civilians up to now three weeks.
The march comes as Israel has stepped up its navy efforts in Gaza in current days. Communications and web have been blacked out Friday and Saturday as Israel expanded its presence in northern Gaza, clashing with militants and intensifying its bombing marketing campaign.
The Palestinian demise toll has now surpassed 8,000, in response to the Gaza Well being Ministry. One girl at Sunday’s protest carried an indication itemizing the names of a few of these killed. Greater than 1,400 Israelis have died, principally civilians killed within the Oct. 7 Hamas terror assault that sparked this newest surge in violence. The group nonetheless holds roughly 230 Israeli and international hostages.
