Israel declared war on Hamas last Saturday, following an intense barrage of rockets launched from the Gaza Strip and a series of violent infiltrations resulting in 1,300 Israelis killed.

Following the attacks, rallies all over the world began taking place in support of the “Free Palestine” movement. Along with the West Bank, Gaza is one of the Palestinian territories that borders Israel. It is governed by Hamas, the terrorist organization responsible for the brutal attacks described as that has been described as "Israel's 9/11."

On Saturday, one of those rallies took place in Calgary, Alberta.

A “Free Palestine” rally at City Hall in Calgary, Alberta.

"If you stand with Israel, give them your land”

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There was little pushback from the Jewish or Israeli community, with a small number of counter-protesters calling for peace and upholding Western values.

An Israeli musician has arrived in Calgary, Alberta at the “Free Palestine” rally.

“We support western values, we support Israel.”

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One protester and his partner were met with an attempt to drown out his music from demonstrators chanting “Allahu akbar.”

“Free Palestine” protestors attempt to drown out an Israeli musician in Calgary, Alberta.

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The “Free Palestine” protest turned into a march in downtown Calgary, flooding the streets.

Calgary’s downtown is now flooded with “Free Palestine” demonstrators.

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— K2 (@kiansimone44) October 14, 2023

Canadian politicians from both sides of the political spectrum have denounced these protests.

Trudeau’s comment on Hamas during the solidarity gathering for Israel in Ottawa, “Hamas terrorists aren’t a resistance, they aren’t freedom fighters.”https://t.co/Kx6xTwZNO4 pic.twitter.com/uTx5D2AwgI

— Rebel News (@RebelNewsOnline) October 9, 2023

Do you stand with the civilians of Israel? Sign our petition to show your support at CanadaStandsWithIsrael.com and we will drop it off at the Israeli embassy.