People in Winnipeg rally in support of Israel
CBC News
Posted: Nov 25, 2012 4:12 PM CST
Last Updated: Nov 25, 2012 4:10 PM CST
Hundreds gathered in Winnipeg to show their support for Israel Sunday. (CBC )Hundreds of people gathered a the Asper Jewish Community Campus in Winnipeg for a rally in support of Israel in its conflict with Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
Last week a ceasefire between Gaza and Israel went into effect and as of Sunday it still holds.
If the truce lasts it's expected the crossing between Israel and Gaza may re-open, allowing for the movement of people and goods.
People at the rally told CBC News they hope to see peace in the region sometime during their lifetime.
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