”From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free, free free Palestine,” chanted Husseim Alhraishawi as he marched Tuesday in front 150 fellow protestors on 8th Street in downtown Columbia.
On the backs and in the arms of protestors, Palestinian flags waved in the wind outside of the Boone County Courthouse. Seeking to raise awareness of the Palestinian and Israeli conflict, a large crowd gathered to make speeches and show solidarity.
“We’re here to stand for our people and to show the true colors of Israel,” said Husham Husham.
Iman Eldeib delivered a speech surrounded by a diverse crowd in faith and ethnicity. Eldeib called attention to President Joe Biden’s politics with Israel as well as a $735 million sale of arms recently enacted by his administration. In response to this, Eldeib urged those in attendance to use their voice and take to social media.