27 Nov 2024 | 12:20 AM UTC
US, Canada: Pro-Palestinian demonstrations scheduled in several cities Nov. 29
Pro-Palestinian activists plan to hold protests in several cities across US and Canada Nov. 29. Disruptions possible.
Rallies by pro-Palestinian activists are scheduled in several cities across the US and Canada on Nov. 29 in response to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Details of known events are as follows:
US
Chicago, Illinois: Water Tower Place, 11:00
Denver, Colorado: James Manley Park, 12:00
Boston, Massachusetts: Copley Square, 14:00
New York, New York: Columbus Circle, 14:00
Santa Monica, California: Tongva Park, 15:00
Canada
Toronto, Ontario: Yonge-Dundas Square, 17:00
Montreal, Quebec: Victoria Square, 18:00
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 gatherings. Counter-protests are possible in some locations. Localized transport and business disruptions are probable. Clashes between groups of rival activists and between activists and police are possible.
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.
