Protesters interrupt TIFF Gala to speak out against Israel-Gaza conflict

​The interruption occurred against the backdrop of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, with reports suggesting that more than 40,000 Palestinians had lost their lives since the conflict escalated following Hamas’ attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. Amidst these developments, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken updated that the Biden administration had been working with Egypt and Qatar on a potential ceasefire proposal. Blinken mentioned that 90% of the terms had been agreed upon, offering some hope for progress.