Hundreds of people gathered in Market Square on Tuesday evening to protest Israel’s seizing of Gaza’s Rafah border crossing, a refuge for thousands of Palestinians. Pro-Palestine supporters marched down Grant St. chanting, “Hands off Rafah” eventually landing in front of the City Council Building to protest John Fetterman and the U.S. government’s involvement with Israel.

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    Palestine supporters march Downtown during a “Hands Off Rafah” emergency rally on May 7, 2024.
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    Elliot Reagle chants, “Free Palestine” while marching in a “Hands Off Rafah” emergency rally on May 7, 2024.
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    Palestine supporters march Downtown during a “Hands Off Rafah” emergency rally on May 7, 2024.
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    Palestine supporters march Downtown during a “Hands Off Rafah” emergency rally on May 7, 2024.
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    Protesters hold up a John Fetterman cutout in front of his office during a “Hands Off Rafah” emergency rally on May 7, 2024.
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    Palestine supporters shake hands during a “Hands Off Rafah” emergency rally on May 7, 2024.
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    Palestine supporters march Downtown during a “Hands Off Rafah” emergency rally on May 7, 2024.
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    Hundreds of Pro-Palestine protesters gather in Market Sqaure for a “Hands Off Rafah” emergency rally on May 7, 2024.
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    Pro-Israel supporters play Israeli music and watch as Palestine supporters protest in Market Square on May 7, 2024.
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    Pro-Palestine supporters gather in Market Square for a “Hands Off Rafah” emergency rally on May 7, 2024.
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    Pro-Palestine supporters gather in Market Square for a “Hands Off Rafah” emergency rally on May 7, 2024.
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    Hundreds of people gathered in Market Square on Tuesday evening to protest Israeli forces seizing Gaza’s Rafah border crossing. Protesters marched down Grant St. landing in front of The Grant Building where Senator John Fetterman’s office is located.
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    Pro-Palestine supporters gather in Market Square for a “Hands Off Rafah” emergency rally on May 7, 2024.
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    Palestine supporters march Downtown during a “Hands Off Rafah” emergency rally on May 7, 2024.
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    Palestine supporters march Downtown during a “Hands Off Rafah” emergency rally on May 7, 2024.
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    Palestine supporters march Downtown during a “Hands Off Rafah” emergency rally on May 7, 2024.
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    Pro-Palestine supporters tie a Palestinian flag around a statue of former Pittsburgh Mayor Richard Caliguiri on May 7, 2024.

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