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00:03 Thousands of people protested in Chicago's Federal Plaza and in front of the Israeli
00:06 consulate to support Palestinians amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas.
00:12 The protest, organized by the Chicago Coalition for Justice in Palestine, drew thousands to
00:17 condemn the rising death toll in Gaza from Israeli airstrikes.
00:22 Jewish groups like Jewish Voice for Peace also participated, saying American Jews need
00:27 to pressure Israel to stop the genocide of Palestinians.
00:31 The multi-hour protests involved chanting, singing, and praying in front of the Israel
00:36 Consulate building to call for Palestinian sovereignty and an end to U.S. military aid
00:41 for Israel.
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