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Pro-Palestinian Rally At City Hall Calls For Cease-Fire In Gaza

It started outside City Hall and as this pro-Palestinian rally grew larger, the crowd's chants grew louder.

(CBS Philadelphia)

October 29, 2023 / 1:53 PM

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- It started outside City Hall and as this pro-Palestinian rally grew larger, the crowd's chants grew louder.

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"End the occupation now. End the occupation now," the group chanted Saturday night.

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Demonstrators waved the Palestinian flag Saturday night as others held signs to end the occupation/CBS News

"We're also here to send a clear message that Philadelphia stands with the people of Palestine and the Palestinian resistance against Israeli occupation," a demonstrator said.

Hundreds of protesters also marched down Market Street./CBS News

He said this rally is also a show of support/CBS News

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