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Photos: Pittsburgh Palestine Coalition holds “die-in” on Forbes Avenue

About 60 people joined Pittsburgh Palestine Coalition’s “die-in” protest to demand a ceasefire in Gaza. Protesters listened to speeches from the organizers, then spent about 15 minutes staging a die-in on the Cathedral of Learning lawn before moving to the intersection of Forbes and Bigelow for another 15 minutes.

A group of roughly 20 counter protesters in support of Israel showed up to the Cathedral lawn soon after the protesters began the initial die-in. The two groups remained peaceful and the whole protest lasted over an hour.

Protesters participate in a die-in in front of the Cathedral of Learning on Friday at an event hosted by Pittsburgh Palestine Coalition. (Liam Sullivan | Staff Photographer)
Protesters participate in a die-in in front of the Cathedral of Learning on Friday at an event hosted by Pittsburgh Palestine Coalition. (Liam Sullivan | Staff Photographer)
Protesters participate in a die-in while draped in a sign covered in names in front of the Cathedral of Learning on Friday. (Evan Fuccio | Staff Photographer)
Protesters hold signs during the die-in hosted by Pittsburgh Palestine Coalition in front of the Cathedral of Learning on Friday. (Liam Sullivan | Staff Photographer)
A counterprotester interacts with Pittsburgh Police officers during Friday’s die-in protest hosted by the Pittsburgh Palestine Coalition near the Cathedral of Learning. (Evan Fuccio | Staff Photographer)more
A counterprotester stands near the Cathedral of Learning during Friday’s die-in protest hosted by the Pittsburgh Palestine Coalition. (Evan Fuccio | Staff Photographer)
Counterprotesters gather near the Cathedral of Learning and chant in opposition to the die-in protest hosted by Pittsburgh Palestine Coalition on Friday. (Liam Sullivan | Staff Photographer)
Protesters participate in a die-in in front of the Cathedral of Learning on Friday at an event hosted by Pittsburgh Palestine Coalition. (Liam Sullivan | Staff Photographer)
Protesters participate in a die-in in front of the Cathedral of Learning on Friday at an event hosted by Pittsburgh Palestine Coalition. (Liam Sullivan | Staff Photographer)
A police officer assists with managing traffic at the intersection of Forbes Ave and Bigelow Blvd during the die-in protest hosted by Pittsburgh Palestine Coalition on Friday. (Liam Sullivan | Staff Photographer)more
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