22 Aug 2023 | 11:08 AM UTC
Israel: Activists plan to stage women's march in central Bnei Brak, from 20:30 Aug. 24
Women's rights activists plan protest march in Bnei Brak, Israel, from 20:30 Aug. 24. Heightened security, localized disruptions likely.
Event
Activists plan to stage a women's rights protest in the city center of Bnei Brak from 20:30 Aug. 24. The purpose of the action is to denounce alleged discrimination against women on public transport. Organizers announced that the event may draw 10,000 participants. The exact route of the march has yet to be announced, though the protest is planned to pass by the Bnei Brak Municipal Headquarters.
Increased security and localized transport and business disruptions are probable along the march route. The march is likely to be peaceful, but isolated skirmishes cannot be ruled out.
Advice
Avoid the protest. Allow for extra travel time near the affected area. Plan for localized business disruptions. Heed instructions from authorities.
