Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Westlake Park in downtown Seattle on Saturday to voice their opposition to further violence in the wake of the recent deadly attacks that took Israel by surprise just a week ago.

Approximately one thousand people, including members of both the Muslim and Jewish communities, united under the banner of peace, holding signs that read "Free Palestine" and calling on the Israeli government to reconsider its plans for a full-scale ground assault in northern Gaza. Military experts have warned that such an operation would likely result in significant civilian casualties.

The demonstration aimed to shift the focus toward restoring human rights and providing humanitarian aid to the war-torn region of Gaza. This event came in response to the tragic incident that occurred on October 7, when armed fighters associated with the Palestinian military group Hamas infiltrated Israel, resulting in the loss of nearly 1,200 lives.

Many attendees expressed concerns that the ongoing conflict could fuel Islamophobia and anti-Semitism, potentially leading to hate crimes locally. Law enforcement agencies in Seattle and the surrounding region reassured the Muslim and Jewish communities of their preparedness to respond to any incidents and provide security for future demonstrations and rallies.

The organizers of the Seattle event took to social media to promote the demonstration, branding it as "All Out for Palestine." They urged participants to stand in solidar