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Richmonders rally for Palestine in Monroe Park: 'We can effect change here' Ralliers took that message to the streets, marching up Broad St., calling for the stop of the Israeli bombing of Gaza and settlers seizing of Palestinian homes in Jerusalem. Chanting 'free, free Palestine.' and last updated 2021-05-19 23:37:15-04 RICHMOND, Va. -- A large crowd formed in Monroe Park Wednesday to stand with Palestine following ten days of violence in the Middle East. "The vision that we have as organizers of this event is one free Palestine for all, for all of its citizens," said Adeeb Abed, President o...

Richmonders March for Palestine Amid Israeli Air Strikes Demonstrators gathered at Monroe Park on Wednesday to condemn the Israeli occupation of Palestine. Masks were required by protest organizers. (Photos: Alex Scribner/VPM News) Hundreds of Richmond residents marched down Broad Street Wednesday to condemn the Israeli occupation of Palestine and the recent escalation of state violence in the region. More than 200 demonstrators gathered in Monroe Park, many waving Palestinian flags, wearing face paint and holding signs that called for Palestinian liberation. The organizers demanded President...