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On Day 6 of McGill encampment, pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel protesters face off

A group of pro-Israel protesters have set up outside the Roddick Gates at the entrance of McGill University's downtown Montreal campus, steps away from the pro-Palestinian encampment that has been in place for six days. Montreal police officers are standing between both groups.

A group of pro-Israel protesters have set up outside the Roddick Gates at the entrance of McGill University's downtown Montreal campus, steps away from the pro-Palestinian encampment that has been in place for six days. Montreal police officers are standing between both groups.

Photo: (Verity Stevenson/CBC)

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Quebec premier weighs in, says police should dismantle encampment

A pro-Israel counter-protest in response to the student-led encampment at McGill University's downtown Montreal campus is underway alongside a heightened police presence strategically positioned to keep the two sides away from each other.

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