US, Canada: Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli demonstrations to continue in multiple cities through at least early December /update 16

Further rallies by pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli activists are likely across the US and Canada through at least early December in response to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Organizers have announced the following gatherings in support of Palestine:

US

• Long Beach, Calif.: Boeing Facility 09:00 Dec. 1

• Newport News, Va.: Victory Landing Park 15:00 Dec. 1

• Los Angeles, Calif.: City Hall 12:00 Dec. 2

• Oklahoma City, Okla.: Intersection of North May Avenue and Northwest Grand Boulevard 12:00 Dec. 2

• Baltimore, Md.: City Hall 14:00 Dec. 2

• New York, N.Y.: 7114 5th Avenue 14:00 Dec. 2

• Littlerock, Ark.: William J. Clinton Library and Museum 14:30 Dec. 2

• Jacksonville, Fla.: Intersection of Brightman Boulevard and Towncenter Parkway 16:00 Dec. 2

• Fresno, Calif.: Intersection of Nees Avenue and North Blackstone Avenue 17:00 Dec. 2

• Nashville, Tenn.: Fred D. Thompson Federal Building and Courthouse 17:00 Dec. 2

• Lincoln, Nebr.: West Haymarket Pedestrian Bridge to Lincoln Capitol 13:30 Dec. 3

• Atlanta, Ga: Freedom Park 14:00 Dec. 3

• Santa Rosa, Calif.: Old Courthouse Square 14:00 Dec. 3

• Saint Charles, Mo.: Frontier Park 14:00 Dec. 3

• Anchorage, Alaska: Z. J. Loussac Public Library 17:00 Dec. 5

• Madison, Wisc.: Intersection of Monroe Street and West Lawn Avenue 16:30 Dec. 7

Canada

• Toronto, Ont.: Nathan Philips Square 13:00 Dec. 2

Most demonstrations that materialize will probably draw several hundred attendees, with participation in the thousands or tens of thousands likely in some major cities during weekends. 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. Recent protests have also targeted ports and industries. Counterprotests could occur in some locations.

Authorities will almost certainly deploy an increased security presence near any gatherings. Clashes between groups of rival activists have occurred, especially on university campuses and during large protests in city centers. There have been occasional reports of other forms of confrontational behavior, including harassment, vandalism, and the removal of flags or posters placed by opposing groups. Additionally, some schools and religious centers may close or limit their hours of operation. Localized security-related transport and business disruptions are likely.