US, Canada: Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli demonstrations to continue in multiple cities through at least mid-November /update 11

Further rallies by pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli activists are likely across the US and Canada through at least mid-November in response to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Organizers have announced the following specific gatherings in support of the Palestinian people through Nov. 12:

US

• Boston: Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 12:00 Nov. 9; Boston University, Tufts University, Umass Boston, Berklee College, Harvard University, North Eastern University campuses Nov. 9; Copley Square, 13:00 Nov. 12

• Seattle: The Spheres, 13:30 Nov. 9

• San Francisco: Federal Building, 14:00 Nov. 9

• New York: Bryant Park, 15:00 Nov. 9

• Denver: Colorado State Capitol, 15:00 Nov. 9

• Washington, DC: State Department, 16:00 Nov. 9

• Philadelphia: City Hall, 16:30 Nov. 9; Drexel University, University of Pennsylvania, Temple University Nov. 9.

• Atlanta: Consulate of Israel, 18:00 Nov. 9

• Las Vegas: Flora Duncan Humanities Building, University of Nevada Las Vegas, 09:30 Nov. 9

• Chicago: 159 East Monroe, 16:00 Nov. 10

• Nashville: Centennial Park, 13:00, Nov. 11

• Austin: Texas State Capitol, 13:00 Nov. 12

Canada

• Montreal: Concordia University, 14:00 Nov. 9; Dorchester Square, 17:00 Nov. 10, and 14:00 Nov. 12

• Vancouver: Vancouver Art Gallery, 17:30 Nov. 9

• Calgary: City Hall, 12:00 Nov. 12

• Toronto: Nathan Phillips Square, 13:00 Nov. 12

• Ottawa: Parliament Hill, 14:00 Nov. 12

• Quebec City: Parlement du Quebec, 14:00 Nov. 12

Additional protest information, including times and dates, can be found here.

Most demonstrations will probably draw hundreds of attendees, with participation in the thousands or tens of thousands likely in some major cities during weekend days. Further demonstrations are likely 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. Recent protests have also targeted ports and industries, where Counterprotests 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; vandalism may also occur.

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.