More than 50 people rallied Wednesday in downtown Raleigh to urge state and federal lawmakers to promote de-escalation.

They specifically spoke against a statement by Gov. Roy Cooper’s team that only pledged support for the people of Israel.

A plea for weapons to be dropped and peaceful negotiations to take their place.

“There’s no military solution, only a political solution,” Matthew Hoh said.

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There’s no military solution, only a political solution

Matthew Hoh