Pro-Palestinian Groups Plan Global Rallies to Celebrate Oct. 7 Attack Anniversary
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Pro-Palestinian organizations are organizing global rallies to commemorate the anniversary of the October 7th Hamas attack, intending to celebrate "resistance." Hundreds of events are planned in the U.S. and internationally, featuring pro-Hamas symbols and slogans. The Israeli government reports 262 events in 37 countries. Critics argue these demonstrations aim to glorify the attack and ignore the context of the conflict.
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- Pro-Palestinian groups plan global rallies to celebrate the anniversary of the October 7th Hamas attack.
- Hundreds of events are scheduled in the U.S. and 37 other countries, with Israeli government reporting 262 planned actions.
- Rallies will feature slogans like "Glory to the martyrs, victory to the resistance" and symbols associated with Hamas.
- Critics argue the demonstrations aim to glorify the attack and ignore the history of Gaza and Israeli withdrawal.
- New York City's mayor is criticized for allegedly yielding to radical activists and for a new anti-antisemitism program's funding.
Organizations opposing Israel are planning widespread demonstrations across the globe to mark the anniversary of the October 7th Hamas attack, aiming to transform the day into a celebration of "resistance." Hundreds of activists are expected to participate in rallies and marches in the United States and other countries, featuring slogans and symbols in support of the Palestinian resistance, according to Maariv.
A sharp editorial in the New York Post highlights that radical activists intend to hold hundreds of events on the third anniversary of the October 7th massacre, which resulted in the deaths of 1,200 Israelis and the abduction of 251 people. The Post reports that groups identifying as "anti-Zionist," including Students for Justice in Palestine, are using the date for international demonstrations supporting the attackers.
Planned events in New York and other cities feature banners with slogans like "Glory to the martyrs, victory to the resistance" and display an inverted triangle, a symbol associated with Hamas propaganda. The Israeli government reports at least 262 such events are planned in 37 countries.
The editorial criticizes organizers for ignoring the history of Gaza, including Israel's 2005 withdrawal. It argues that Hamas has diverted resources intended for civilian use, such as agricultural greenhouses and water infrastructure, towards terrorism and building tunnels used to hold hostages. The New York Post also criticizes New York City Mayor for allegedly succumbing to pressure from radical activists, citing a recent demand for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his UN visit. Additionally, the article questions a $6.4 million city program to combat antisemitism, suggesting some funds might go to organizations with a history of anti-Israel activism, which the author views as evidence of the mayor's sympathy towards anti-Israel groups.
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