AUSTIN, Texas — On Saturday, people in Austin tried to raise awareness about the unrest between Palestine and Israel.
A crowd gathered outside the Texas Capitol to rally in support of Palestine and also marched the streets.
While the demonstration was mostly pro-Palestine, a few people were also on the ground wrapped in Israeli flags, showing support for Israel.
As the conflict has escalated in recent days, an Israeli air strike destroyed a high-rise building in Gaza City. It housed international media outlets, including the Associated Press.
Israeli Defense Forces say it struck the tower because it also contained Hamas military assets, a claim that has yet to be verified.
The U.S. deputy secretary of state for Israel and a U.S. ambassador is now in Israel hoping to broker a ceasefire.
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