Video: Pro-Palestine protests underway in Mississauga; prompts large police presence

UPDATE (Oct. 17, 9:45 p.m.): Peel Regional Police said in a tweet that protestors have dispersed from the area and roads have been reopened. Police thanked the public for their understanding.

A protest in solidarity with Palestine is underway near Mississauga’s Celebration Square this evening (Oct. 17), prompting a large police presence in the area.

According to Peel Regional Police, the protests are taking place at the intersection of Burnhamthorpe Road West and Hurontario Street.

A video shared on Reddit by an onlooker shows hundreds of people who have taken to the streets to express their support for the Palestinian cause.

In the video, the crowd is heard chanting slogans such as “Palestine will be free” and expressing their discontent with the Canadian Prime Minister, as they voiced, “Justin Trudeau, shame on you.”

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— Ellipsoid (@NarenRajk) October 18, 2023

The demonstration is a reflection of the deep-seated emotions surrounding the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine.

Police are on-site to oversee the situation, and to ensure that the protest remains peaceful.

Celebration square Mississauga, Ontario Canada protest against the zionist genocide on our brothers and sisters in Ghaza and against the hypocrite international community against the injustice happening in Ghaza!!!

Shame on the world…

Palestine will be free 🇵🇸✌️ pic.twitter.com/dg6icP61lE

— عمرو عبدالقادر (@AmrAbdulkader) October 17, 2023

In a statement, Peel Police emphasized their commitment to respecting the right to protest, as guaranteed by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

“Our duty and responsibility remains to maintain public order and ensure the safety of everyone.”

“As such, we are asking for the cooperation of the public to engage and facilitate peaceful and lawful protests,” police said.

They are also reminding the public that if they witness a crime in progress, immediate reporting is essential, and they should contact 911.

Tensions continue between Israel and Palestine as a massive blast rocked a hospital in Gaza today, killing over 500 people.

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by inontario