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Presidents says doing otherwise would undermine rights of people to express themselves

Organizers at a pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of British Columbia's Point Grey campus say they've gained more supporters over the past week as they protest the Israel-Hamas war.

A 44-year-old woman made comments praising the Oct. 7 Hamas attack and referring to terrorist organizations as heroes, says the VPD

British Columbia Premier David Eby and other politicians have denounced remarks at a demonstration in Vancouver where protesters chanted "long live Oct. 7," praising that day's attacks by Hamas on Israel.

University president Deep Saini said police will work through their own protocols to clear protesters

VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby and other politicians have denounced remarks at a demonstration in Vancouver where protesters chanted "long live Oct. 7," praising that day's attacks by Hamas on Israel.

VANCOUVER - British Columbia Premier David Eby and other politicians have denounced remarks at a demonstration in Vancouver where protesters chanted "long live Oct. 7," praising that day's attacks by Hamas on Israel.

Eby says its completely unacceptable to celebrate the murder and rape of innocent civilians.

‘Long live Oct. 7’ chant in Vancouver calls Hamas attack on Israel ‘heroic and brave’

A pro-Palestinian encampment with about 100 participants has sprung up on a sports field at the University of British Columbia's Point Grey campus in protest of the Israel-Hamas war.