Tag: palestine
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Few dozen hold vigil for Israeli hostages on anniversary of their abductions
Around 30 people stood in the center of Acacia Park to hold a vigil on Tuesday for the Israeli hostages abducted two years ago. On Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas, or the Islamic Resistance Movement, designated by the United States government as a foreign terrorist organization, initiated coordinated surprise attacks on civilian residential communities, at social…
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Two Denver councilmembers ask city attorney to drop charges against pro-Palestinian protesters
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Two members of the Denver City Council have asked the city attorney to drop the charges against the roughly 40 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested for erecting an encampment on the Auraria Campus. And on Monday, activists confronted the council during the latter’s public comment session and also demanded that the city decide against pursuing charges. …
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Disruptions, protests plague council meetings in metro Denver
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Disruptions have plagued the Denver City Council in the last several months, forcing it to go into recess or shut down proceedings as the meetings devolved into chaos. In at least one instance, a disruption compelled councilmembers, subjected to incessant yelling by protesters, to vote against the preferred outcome of the protesters. “By what has happened…
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Denver City Council rejects Israel-Hamas war cease-fire proclamation
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The Denver City Council on Monday rejected a proposal to call for a “cease-fire” in the Israel-Hamas war, with some in the majority calling it a disservice to the city’s Jewish population and a divisive proclamation. The council rejected the proposal, with eight voting no and four supporting it. Some councilmembers who voted no said…
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Some major cities are calling for a Israel-Hamas war ceasefire; Denver could be next
Denver could be the next major U.S. city to consider a resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. The Health Ministry in Gaza said on Tuesday the Palestinian death toll has reached 27,585 people since Hamas’ attack on Israel on Oct. 7. Over 1,400 Israelis have died and hundreds are currently being held…