People gathered peacefully on Tuesday October 10 at Prince George City Hall  in a show of support and compassion for Israel.

Although Israel is over 10,000 kilometers from Prince George, the crisis unfolding there and in Gaza has touched some in our local community.

Showing their support in colours of white and blue, Councillors Garth Frizzel and Trudy Klassen were in attendance along with Mayor Simon Yu.

Speaking to CFUR, among others, is Mary Hay of the local Centre of Peace and Reconciliation. She asks, “So how do we, in our remote and rural area of Prince George, contribute to bringing peace to our world? By coming together and sharing love, and prayer, and putting down our arms and saying we are all human beings.” Relating to her own experience, she mentioned leaving Ireland during the time of The Troubles. “When I left the shores of Ireland I thought this conflict will never end. Never end. But it did and peace came to the land, and I’m hoping the same will come to Israel and Palestine.”

Sean Farrell, former Executive Director of the Community Arts Council, addresses a crowd of approximately 50 people demonstrating solidarity and compassion for Israel in front of City Hall Tuesday Oct 10th. Spotted to his right is Mary Hay, Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Trudy Klassen, and to the far right, Councillor Garth Frizzel.

A group of people stand together to show support for Israel. Pictured is Sean Farrell, former Executive Director of the Community Arts Council, beside Mayor Simon You in front of City Hall Tuesday October 10th