Thousands gather at the Capitol to demand justice for Palestinians

ANNA HANSEN
Dec 10, 2023
Dec 10, 2023 Updated Jul 19, 2024

Standing tall — A demonstrator waves a Palestinian flag during the rally hosted by the Wisconsin Coalition for Justice in Palestine Saturday afternoon at the Capitol.
SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL

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ANNA HANSEN

The “Forward” statue outside the Wisconsin state Capitol was surrounded by Palestinian flags Saturday morning, its bronze-cast gaze taking in banners that read “ceasefire now” and “free Palestine” as the chants of more than a thousand voices carried down State Street.

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Flags — Pro-Palestinian protesters hold posters and flags during the rally hosted by the Wisconsin Coalition for Justice in Palestine on Saturday at the Capitol.
SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL

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Crowd — Pro-Palestine protesters demand action from U.S. government officials in the Israel-Hamas war. On Friday, the U.S. vetoed a United Nations resolution backed by dozens of countries demanding a cease-fire.
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Climbing — Chanting protesters climb the steps of the Capitol.
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