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Hundreds Take To Minneapolis Streets In Protest Of Israel's War In Gaza

"I do know that the places that I've visited in Gaza have been destroyed," Meredith Aby with the Anti-War Committee said.

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October 7, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS — Hundreds of demonstrators hit the streets of downtown Minneapolis on Sunday to rally against Israel's war in Gaza, a day before Israel marks one year since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks.

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"I thought last year would be a trend, people would stop caring, and that's not true," said Maysoon Wazwaz with American Muslims for Palestine.

Meredith Aby with the Anti-War Committee says she's concerned about the U.S. sending weapons to Israel in a conflict that's now left tens of thousands dead in Gaza, according to the territory's health ministry.

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