in Winnipeg, Pro-Palestinian demonstrators and pro-Israel demonstrators were separated by more than a dozen policemen outside the legislature of Manitoba. Despite the tensions between the various groups, Winnipeg police said that as of Saturday afternoon, there have not been any arrests related to the rally.

Idris Elbakri, a Palestinian Canadian from Jerusalem, attended the rally and called on the federal government to “take a more balanced and principled approach to the current situation in the region.” He said: “Unfortunately, I think this is not the case.”

At the Winnipeg rally, protesters on both sides of the police line violated the provincial public health order; under the current restrictions in Manitoba, the number of people gathering in outdoor public places should not exceed five.

The Winnipeg Jewish Federation said on social media on Friday that the event did not consult with the city’s organized Jewish community, so it was not encouraging. People attend the rally Saturday-Jewish Sabbath.

in TorontoThousands of demonstrators squeezed into Nathan Phillips Square near the city hall to condemn violence against Palestinians in Gaza. Toronto police estimated that 2,500 to 5,000 people participated in the protest.

Wajeeha Barakat said: “I have a family in Gaza and I feel very uncomfortable. I talk to them every minute, just to make sure they are okay and they are still alive.” Her family .

Among the countless Palestinian flags, the counter-demonstrators in the square hung dozens of Israeli flags. The police seemed to have set up a barrier to isolate the hostile demonstrators. As of Saturday night, the police did not have any arrest information related to the rally.

“I have always been on the edge”

in OttawaOrganizations representing the Palestinian community in the city rallied outside the Human Rights Monument to condemn Israeli attacks on Gaza and other Palestinian territories. The police estimated that between 2,000 and 3,000 people participated.

One of the organizers, Jan Arafa, told CBC’s Krystalle Ramlakhan: “It’s shocking to see its impact on my family.” “I’ve always been On the edge. I don’t know what will happen.

Ottawa Palestine Arab Canadian Association (APAC) Vice Chairman Arafat said: “I feel helpless, so I can at least remind the international community of Canada that human rights in Palestine should be very important.”

in MontrealThousands of people marched and demonstrated in the bustling city with the sound of horns and firecrackers. Participants chanted slogans in favor of Palestine and urged the Canadian government to assist the Palestinians.

The Montreal crowd also called for a boycott of Israeli goods and an end to the occupation of Palestinian territories. Other small gatherings were held in different parts of the city.

in VancouverBefore heading to the US consulate, about 1,000 pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered in the city center in front of the CBC Broadcasting Center. Speakers called for an end to the occupation of Palestinian territories and an end to the violence and bombings in Gaza.

On Sunday, members of the Jewish community in British Columbia are planning a march to support Israel.

in Halifax, Pro-Palestinian demonstrators held a car rally outside St. Mary’s University. In response to this gathering and the unrelated incidents that occurred on Castle Hill, the police said 21 fines had been issued.

The police said that 200 vehicles participated in the rally and complaints were filed under the Health Protection Act, the Emergency Management Act, and the Motor Vehicle Act. The police said in a statement: “A lot of police resources are being taken up to clear the traffic backlog.”

Organizers of the car rally have issued warnings on social media, stating that participants should stay in their cars to avoid violating COVID-19 safety guidelines.

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators Edmonton A convoy was also held on Saturday. About 1,200 vehicles participated in this event.

Pro-Israel virtual event planned for Sunday

On Thursday, Canadian Jewish community groups, including Canada’s Bnai Brith, the Simon Wiesenthal Friends of the Holocaust Research Center, and the Center for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA), issued a joint statement in support of Israel and Condemned the rocket attack by Gaza militants.

CIJA too Host a virtual solidarity event At noon on Sunday, US Eastern Time.

Canadian B’nai Brith also issued a statement on Wednesday Call on officials to continue to implement public health orders After a gathering in downtown Toronto on Monday.

The statement said: “B’nai Brith is contacting the police in the relevant jurisdiction to urge them to warn the organizers of the rally that if the rally violates the provincial health order, a fine will be imposed.”

After five days of violent conflict, this was the fiercest battle between Israelis and Palestinians since 2014. At least 145 Palestinians were killed in Gaza, including 41 children and 23 women. Eight people died on the Israeli side, all but one civilian, including a 6-year-old child.

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