DAYTON — Community members gathered Sunday afternoon to peacefully protest against the NATO Parliamentary Assembly.
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Dozens of people gathered at both Deeds Point Park and Coopers Park, rallying for peace and pushing for the war in Gaza to end.
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Several people spoke at the rallies, including Bishop Cox with the Clergy Community Coalition of Dayton.
“I have to support Palestine because Jesus was a Palestinian Jew,” Cox said.
The rally started with several people sharing their concerns about the state of the city.
People who were local to Dayton voiced their frustrations about the resources put into bringing NATO here.
“This is a call to our politicians, to ‘Hey- wake up!’” protestors shouted.
After the rallies, both groups marched through downtown Dayton holding signs and yelling chants.
Police officers on bicycles escorted them throughout the city.
The organizers told News Center 7 that they will be back at Deeds Point Park on Sunday for another peaceful protest.
News Center 7 will continue to follow this story.
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