On Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, peaceful protestors gathered at The Federal Center in Downtown Pittsburgh to call for a permanent ceasefire while mourning the lives lost in Gaza. A statewide protest will be held in Harrisburg on Sunday, Dec. 10 at 1 p.m. on the capitol steps.

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    Emily De Ferrari and Mel Pakcer attend a peaceful protest calling for a ceasefire in Gaza on Dec. 2, 2023.
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    Taylor Goel attends a peaceful protest in Downtown Pittsburgh calling for a ceasefire in Gaza on Dec. 2, 2023.
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    June Wearden holds a sign that reads, “Stand with Palestine! End the occupation now!” during a protest and funeral march Downtown on Dec. 2, 2023.
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    Kate Daher attends a funeral march for Palestine on Dec. 2, 2023.
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    A scene from the funeral march from The Federal Building to John Fetterman’s office on Grant St. on Dec. 2, 2023.
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    A scene from the funeral march from The Federal Building to John Fetterman’s office on Grant St. on Dec. 2, 2023.
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    (Left to right) William Scott, Tatyana Reese, Marshall McArthur, and Haleema listen to speakers before marching to John Fetterman’s office demanding for a call to cease fire in Gaza.
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    Sabrina Maines holds a Palestinian flag and signs supporting Palestine on Dec. 2, 2023.
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    Karina Atiegha (left) hugs Tatyana Reese during a funeral march for Palestine in Downtown Pittsburgh on Dec. 2, 2023.
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    Protestors march down Grant St. during a funeral march for Palestine on Dec. 2, 2023.
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    Protestors march down Grant St. during a funeral march for Palestine on Dec. 2, 2023.
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    Protestors march down Grant St. during a funeral march for Palestine on Dec. 2, 2023.
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    Protestors march down Grant St. during a funeral march for Palestine on Dec. 2, 2023.
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    Protestors march down Grant St. during a funeral march for Palestine on Dec. 2, 2023.
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    Protestors march down Grant St. during a funeral march for Palestine on Dec. 2, 2023.
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    Protestors march down Grant St. during a funeral march for Palestine on Dec. 2, 2023.
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    A police officer blocks off the road for protestors to march during a funeral march for Palestine on Dec. 2, 2023.
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    Protestors march down Grant St. during a funeral march in support of Palestine on Dec. 2, 2023.
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    Protestors march down Grant St. during a funeral march in support of Palestine on Dec. 2, 2023.
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    A peaceful funeral march was held outside of John Fetterman’s office on Dec. 2, 2023.
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    A peaceful funeral march was held outside of John Fetterman’s office on Dec. 2, 2023.
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    Protestors gather outside of Fetterman’s office in support of Palestine on Dec. 2, 2023.
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    A peaceful funeral march was held outside of John Fetterman’s office on Dec. 2, 2023.
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    Sam Schmidt attends a funeral march in support of Palestine Downtown on Dec. 2, 2023.
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    Sam Schmidt attends a funeral march in support of Palestine Downtown on Dec. 2, 2023.
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    Bekezela Mguni delivers a speech to protestors outside of John Fetterman’s office on Dec. 2, 2023.
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    A peaceful funeral march was held outside of John Fetterman’s office on Dec. 2, 2023.

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