Locals join protests against Gaza war as Netanyahu addresses Congress

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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Mid-Missourians opposed to Israel's war in Gaza took to the streets in Columbia on Wednesday -- the same day Israel's top politician is set to address Congress.

On Wednesday afternoon, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address a joint session of Congress for the first time since a Hamas terrorist attack on Israel killed 1,200 people and resulted in numerous hostages being taken to Gaza, where approximately 100 are still believed to be held captive, on Oct. 7.

The local demonstrations are part of nationwide protests against Netanyahu's address to Congress.

Protests began at 8 a.m. at Providence and Broadway. A group also gathered to hear from faith leaders at noon at the keyhole sculpture outside Columbia City Hall.

Protesters planned to hold signs at the Keyhole from 1 to 4 p.m., then march back to Providence and Broadway for a rush hour rally with signs.

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