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Jews, Palestinians in Alberta call for peace on 1st anniversary of Hamas attack on Israel

On the one-year anniversary of a Hamas attack on Israel that triggered the ongoing conflict in Gaza, events and protests took place across Canada, including in Edmonton and Calgary. “No …

Mayor says his job is to stand with all Edmontonians hurting amid ongoing Middle East violence – Edmonton

by Joseph Addison

As the escalating violence involving Israel and Hamas continues in the Middle East, Mayor Amarjeet Sohi said Tuesday he believes his role is to stand with all Edmontonians who are …

Edmonton mayor’s social media post on Middle East violence leads to debate – Edmonton

by Joseph Addison

A social media post from Edmonton’s mayor about the ongoing violence in the Middle East this weekend has drawn sharp criticism as well as support. “When events unfold across the …