About 150 people took part in opposing but peaceful rallies at Calgary city hall on Friday night. About 100 people chanted and listened to speeches to mark the annual International Day of al-Quds rally. Several times through the al-Quds rally, people chanted "Long live Palestine" and "Israel out of Palestine." Counter-demonstrationSurrounded by a cordon of police officers, about 50 pro-Israel demonstrators on the other side of the municipal plaza chanted, sang and danced.. And later on Saturday, at 5:30 p.m., the Calgary Anti-Oppression Interfaith Rally will also take place at city hall.

Source: CBC News June 24, 2017 03:33 UTC