Pro-Palestine rally calling for ceasefire draws dozens outside Lethbridge City Hall

More than 100 Palestinian supporters rallied in front of Lethbridge City Hall Tuesday night calling for an end to the bloodshed and unfolding humanitarian disaster in Gaza.
“The rally is something that I’m proud of, that people are starting to wake up and understand what's going on,” said Naji Saleh, who attending the rally.
Many in attendance held signs, chanted “free, free Palestine” and pleaded for a ceasefire.
“I spend a lot of time processing what's going on, on social media and it's hard to look away, which we shouldn't be looking away right now,” said attendee Grace Wirzba.
Saleh was born in Jordan but now calls Canada home.
He has extended family in Gaza. He said around 25 cousins of his brother-in-law have been killed
“There’s no water, no food, no electricity getting into Gaza, that tells by itself how controlled our people are inside,” he said. “Some people call it an open-air prison.”
The war began on Oct. 7 after Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel killing some 1,200 people and taking more than 200 hostages.
In response, Israeli forces swiftly moved in.
The Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry claims more than 11,000 Palestinians have died.
“People revenge and react in some way and now we are hearing all of what's going on around the world,” Saleh said.
The Lethbridge Police Service was on hand throughout the two-hour rally to monitor the crowd. The LPS said there were no incidents and no charges were laid.
“It's fantastic to see people out and supporting each other and, again, that turnout means a lot to the people who can't be here,” Wirzba added.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories

1 in 9 Canadian adults have had long-term symptoms from COVID infection: StatCan
Statistics Canada says about one in nine Canadian adults have had long-term symptoms from COVID-19 infection.
More wintry weather is on its way to Canada, with a big storm system closing in
Canadians should expect snow, freezing rain and more winter conditions this weekend as storms travel across the country.
'Pseudoscience': Alberta's health minister under fire for naturopathic medicine meeting
Alberta's health minister is facing pushback after taking a meeting focused on naturopathic medicine's role in the province's primary care.
Canada is deporting more people faster, drawing concern from migrant advocates
Advocates are sounding the alarm on the rise in deportations in Canada and are calling on the federal government to follow through on its 2021 promise to expand a regularization program for undocumented people living in the country.
Two charged with murder of Quebecer Daniel Langlois and partner in Dominica
The director of public prosecutions in the Caribbean nation of Dominica has confirmed that two men have been charged in the death of Quebecer Daniel Langlois and his partner.
Time's up for some short-term rentals in B.C., as new housing rules transform scene
Short-term rental managers across B.C. are lamenting the demise of their business model, while real estate agents say owners of investment properties are being forced to sell at a loss or risk being unable to pay their mortgage.
More caffeinated energy drinks pulled from shelves: Here's what was recalled in Canada this week
Here's a list of items Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency recalled this week, including mushrooms, more caffeinated energy drinks, and electric cooktops.
Judge rules in favour of NBA star, nullifies purchase of $8M Burlington mansion once occupied by 'crypto king'
A judge has ruled in favour of NBA star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in his lawsuit against a company that sold him a Burlington mansion previously occupied by self-proclaimed ‘crypto king’ Aiden Pleterski.
NFL coach apologizes for crediting 9/11 hijackers for co-ordination in Buffalo Bills team meeting years ago
An emotional Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott acknowledged regret on Thursday for crediting the 9/11 hijackers for their co-ordination during a team meeting four years ago.