'Not going to stop': Protesters march in Raleigh, calling for ceasefire in Gaza
Protesters gathered Tuesday night in Moore Square, calling on the Israeli government to end its invasion of Rafah in Gaza and an end to hostilities between Israel and Hamas. The protesters gathered just after 6 p.m. at the park and began marching down East Hargett Street just after 7 p.m. Those in attendance say they will continue their protests while the war continues.
Posted — UpdatedProtesters gathered Tuesday night in Moore Square, calling on the Israeli government to end its invasion of Rafah in Gaza and an end to hostilities between Israel and Hamas.
The protesters gathered just after 6 p.m. at the park and began marching down East Hargett Street just after 7 p.m. Those in attendance say they will continue their protests while the war continues.
“The boycotts are not going to stop [and] the protests are not going to stop until Palestine is free,” said Omar Nabulsi.
Local health officials in Gaza do not distinguish between combatants and civilians in their death tolls.
Many in the crowd in Raleigh said they want the war to end and are asking more North Carolinians to call for a ceasefire.
“I want them to know we want this war to end,” Samira Haddad said. “We are concerned and we are worried about the people in Gaza.”
Israeli authorities have told residents in Rafah to evacuate, but protesters said those left in the region have nowhere safe to go.
“It was the last safe zone they were told to evacuate to,” Nabulsi said. “The only place they can go to is not even livable.”
The protest was peaceful and no one was arrested, and organizers said they are planning another protest this weekend.
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