LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — On Tuesday night, a pro-Palestinian rally made its way through downtown Las Vegas. Hundreds of people marched with signs and flags in hand in support of those who are trapped in Gaza with no food, water, or a way out.
“It is devastating but what can we do except come here and try to change the way people look at us,” said Rayyan Krern, who is from Gaza. Krern told Channel 13 several of relatives have died in the territory since the war started.
Thousands of Palestinians have been killed and thousands more have been forced to leave their homes as bombs rain over the territory.
Israeli forces started bombing parts of Gaza after Hamas, a palestinian militant group, slaughtered hundreds of people in Israel on October 7th.
“We are here pro-Palestinian, not pro-Hamas,” Krern said.
Meanwhile, pro-Israeli supporters gathered just across the street. Those standing in solidarity with Israel spoke out about the acts of terrorism that have been carried out by Hamas.
“After the massacre that happened, this is it. We have to protect ourselves. My heart is crying. Everyday I hear the stories and I cry,” said one woman in attendance.
According to the Associated Press, the Israeli military said it had no involvement in an explosion that killed hundreds of people at a Gaza City hospital. It said a rocket misfired by militants caused the blast.
The Hamas-run Health Ministry in Gaza says an Israeli airstrike caused the blast and said it killed some 500 people — many of whom had sought shelter from an ongoing Israeli offensive.
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A rally was also held at UNLV Tuesday in support of Israel. About a dozen people gathered near the student union center to voice their concerns.
