Protestors from Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky cities gathered in Covington on May 7 to send a message to politicians and passersby about the latest development in Gaza.
Covington for Ceasefire was not the only organization to brave the threat of severe storms – Cincinnati Socialists, Cincinnati Community Aid and Praxis, Kentuckians for the Commonwealth, Northern Kentucky University Students for Justice in Palestine and Coalition for Community and Safety all showed up. They were protesting, not only a proposed ordinance in Covington that could limit public comment at Commission meetings, but taxpayers’ contributions to Israel’s war effort in Gaza.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) told reporters on May 8 that forces are conducting a "precise counterterrorism operation in specific areas of eastern Rafah," including "targeted raids,” according to CNN. Israeli airstrikes hitting Rafah have killed hundreds of civilians since late March, according to NPR.
Click here to read CityBeat's story about the May 7 protest in Covington. Keep scrolling for photos from the demonstration.
