"What struck me about the event was the glaring absence of any politicians or leaders, despite thousands of ordinary people unified in demanding an end to the genocide in Palestine. The void left by those in power, who have a responsibility to represent the voices of the people, was shocking and disheartening." DB
“The Toronto Rally was hosted by Palestinian youth who spoke and led protest cries for hours. It started as a sit in with a group of a few hundred. Pro-Palestinian convoys from across the GTA all convened in the area too. I don’t think anyone expected to march until the last minute, but thousands of people came out. We spilled into the streets and walked down Bay St. all the way to Union Station.” Allison Ing
https://palestinianyouthmovement.com