18 Oct 2023 | 03:09 PM UTC
US, Canada: Demonstrations scheduled in support of Palestine throughout multiple major cities, Oct. 18-20
Pro-Palestine activists to protest in multiple major cities of US and Canada, Oct. 18-20, due to the ongoing conflict with Israel.
Event
Pro-Palestine activists plan to hold protests in multiple major cities of the US and Canada, Oct. 18-20, due to the ongoing conflict with Israel. Most of the demonstrations are likely to gather hundreds of participants, with some possibly gathering thousands of people.
Among the confirmed protests in major cities in the region are the following:
US
San Francisco: City Hall, 10:00 Oct. 18
Washington, DC: US Capitol, 11:00 Oct. 18; Embassy of Israel, 18:00 Oct. 18; National Mall 12:00 Oct. 20
New York: CUNY Graduate Center 14:00 Oct. 18; City Hall 13:00 Oct. 20
Boston: City Hall Plaza, 16:00 Oct. 18
Houston: Consulate of Israel, 16:00 Oct. 18
Chicago: Federal Plaza, 18:30 Oct. 18
Philadelphia: City Hall, 09:30 Oct. 19
Dallas: Dallas Morning News Building, 15:00 Oct. 19
Canada
Edmonton: Alberta Legislature, 17:00 Oct. 18
Montreal: University of Quebec (UQAM), 17:00 Oct. 18
Vancouver: Vancouver Art Gallery, 18:00 Oct. 18; City Hall 18:00 Oct. 19
Additional protests are likely in other locations, and in these locations later in October. Heightened security is likely, especially near diplomatic offices and government buildings. Counter-protests may occur. Clashes between protesters and police, or between opposing groups, are possible.
Advice
Strictly heed instructions from authorities. Plan for delays and alternative routes if operating near the impacted areas. If violence breaks out, leave the area immediately.
