23 Oct 2023 | 04:35 PM UTC
US, Canada: Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli demonstrations likely to occur in multiple cities through late October /update 7
Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli activists likely to rally in several cities across US and Canada through late October. Disruptions likely.
Event
Further rallies by pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli activists are likely to continue across the US and Canada through at least late October.
Demonstrations are likely in cities throughout the region and may occur near Israeli or Palestinian diplomatic offices, synagogues, mosques, identifiably Jewish or Palestinian business premises, public squares, universities, and major government buildings. Counter-protests are likely in some of the locations. A heightened security presence is likely near protest sites. Associated localized transport and business disruptions are probable. Clashes between rival demonstrators or police and protesters are possible; vandalism may also occur.
Additionally, some schools and religious centers may close or limit the hours they are open; extra deployments of police or private security are possible near such locations.
Advice
Exercise caution near protests and protest sites. Heed instructions from authorities. Plan for localized road travel delays should protests occur. Immediately depart the area at the first sign that any security disturbance may occur.
