October 29. Thousands took to the streets in downtown Toronto for the fourth consecutive weekend, protesting government inaction against the Israeli occupation of Palestine. Israel continues to receive support from the U.S., Canada, and other nations, despite horrific human rights violations in Gaza. The rally was held the day after an emergency resolution for an immediate truce, lead by Jordan, failed to garner enough votes from member states during a meeting of the UN General Assembly. The Canadian government chose to abstain.