27 Oct 2023 | 08:21 PM UTC
US, Canada: Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli demonstrations to continue in multiple cities through at least late October /update 8
Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli activists to rally in several cities across US and Canada through at least late October. Disruptions likely.
Further rallies by pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli activists are likely across the US and Canada through at least late October in reaction to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Organizers have announced the following specific gatherings through the weekend of Oct. 28-19:
US
New York: Midtown Manhattan, 16:00 Oct. 27
San Francisco: Harry Bridges Plaza, 13:00 Oct. 28
Dallas: Civic Garden, 13:30 Oct. 28
Los Angeles: Pershing Square, 14:00 Oct. 28
Atlanta: Georgia State Capitol, 15:00 Oct. 28
Canada
Vancouver: Vancouver Art Gallery, 14:00 Oct. 28
Montreal: Monument a Sir George-Etienne Cartier, 14:00 Oct. 28
Toronto: US Consulate, 14:00 Oct. 29
Ottawa: Parliament Hill, 14:00 Oct. 29
Further demonstrations are possible in other cities. Such events 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 could occur in some 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; acts of vandalism cannot be ruled out.
Additionally, some schools and religious centers may close or limit their hours of operation; extra deployments of police or private security are possible near such locations.
Exercise caution near any protests that may materialize. Heed instructions from authorities. Plan for localized road travel delays. Immediately depart the area at the first sign of any security disturbance.
