Third Winnipeg Rally Protests Israeli Aggression Against Lebanon

Another protest was held on a busy downtown street corner in Winnipeg on Saturday, August 12 to protest the continuing Israeli aggression in Lebanon. Organized by the Peace Alliance of Winnipeg, the demonstration stretched down a block on Main Street. Two banners, one calling for an end to Israeli aggression and the other condemning the Harper government’s support of this aggression drew extensive support from passing cars and trucks.

Those gathered waved Lebanese and Palestinian flags while speakers described the terrible situation facing refugees from southern Lebanon, who literally have nowhere to flee as Israel has intensified its bombing campaign, resulting in even more casualties despite the ongoing negotiations for a ceasefire.

A speaker from the city’s Lebanese community described the terror being experienced by their families and friends living throughout Lebanon, while another speaker stressed the plight of the Palestinian people living under occupation. All speakers at the rally condemned the shameful stand of the Harper government, which has turned a blind eye to the crimes being committed against the Lebanese people.

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