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Vigil for Palestine at Austin City Hall
Happening now outside of City Hall, the Austin for Palestine Coalition is hosting a vigil.
AUSTIN, Texas - The Austin for Palestine Coalition hosted a vigil outside of City Hall in downtown Austin on Saturday evening.
Organizers across Austin came together to honor the Palestinians who've lost their lives in the Israel-Hamas war.
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The ceremony includes music and local Palestinians sharing their stories.
The groups that gathered called for a ceasefire, with the conflict now lasting two and a half months.
Organizers say they hope tonight's vigil is a step towards healing and justice.