Al-Quds Day rally in Toronto calls for an end to the war in Iran & Lebanon
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Toronto demonstrators held an Al-Quds Day rally calling for an end to conflicts in Iran and Lebanon.
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Demonstrators gathered in Toronto for an Al-Quds Day rally, denouncing what they characterized as US-Israeli attacks on Iran and Lebanon. The rally called for an end to ongoing conflicts in both Middle Eastern countries. The demonstration represents part of annual Al-Quds Day observances that typically focus on Palestinian solidarity and criticism of Israeli policies. The Toronto gathering added calls for cessation of military actions in Iran and Lebanon to the traditional Al-Quds Day messaging.
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