More than 1,000 people have been killed and hundreds of thousands displaced after war broke out between Hamas and Israel.
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Israel and Palestinian supporters gathered in cities across the U.S. on Sunday as the world watched in shock and horror at the conflict that has killed hundreds and wounded thousands in the Middle East.
A skirmish broke out between opposing demonstrators near the United Nations compound in New York City after a large group of Palestinian supporters rallied in Times Square. Meanwhile, Palestinian Americans protested outside the Israeli consulates in Atlanta and Chicago. The incursion left many Jewish communities and organizations in disbelief — drawing widespread condemnation — as it coincided with Simchat Torah celebrations, a major Jewish holiday.
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