02 Nov 2024 | 04:47 PM UTC
US, Canada: Pro-Palestinian demonstrations scheduled in several cities, Nov. 2 /update 1
Pro-Palestinian activists plan to hold protests in several cities across US and Canada Nov. 2. Disruptions possible.
Rallies by pro-Palestinian activists are scheduled in several cities across the US and Canada on Nov. 2 in response to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. The following events are among the demonstrations confirmed by organizers:
US
San Francisco, California: City Hall, 13:00
Dearborn, Michigan: 22315 Michigan Avenue, 13:00
Chicago, Illinois: East Wacker Drive and North Michigan Avenue, 13:00
Seattle, Washington: East Pine and Broadway on Capitol Hill, 14:00
Atlanta, Georgia: Georgia State Capitol, 14:00
Houston, Texas: Sugar Land Town Square, 14:00
New York, N.Y.: Union Square, 14:00
Denver, Colorado: Union Station, 14:00
Boston, Massachusetts: Faneuil Hall, 15:00
Canada
Toronto, Ontario: US Consulate, 13:00
Montreal, Quebec: US Consulate, 14:00
Most demonstrations that materialize will probably draw several hundred attendees, but participation in the thousands or tens of thousands is possible in some major cities. Additional protests in other locations are also likely.
Authorities will likely deploy an increased security presence near any gatherings. Counter-protests are possible in some locations. Although most demonstrations will likely remain peaceful, clashes between groups of rival activists and between activists and police have occurred. Localized security-related transport and business disruptions are likely.
Exercise caution near any rallies that materialize. Heed instructions from authorities. Plan accordingly for localized road travel delays. Immediately depart the area at the first sign of any security disturbance.
