Global Pro-Palestinian Protests Coincide With October 7th Anniversary
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protests occurred globally on Wednesday, coinciding with the anniversary of the October 7th massacre. Events in London, Melbourne, and Leeds drew criticism and condemnation, with some facing vandalism and bans. In the US, universities were urged to protect memorial events amid planned provocative rallies by anti-Israel groups. Israel's National Security Council warned Israelis abroad of increased risks.
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- Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protests occurred worldwide on the anniversary of the October 7th massacre.
- Events in London, Melbourne, and Leeds faced criticism and vandalism, with Paris banning a planned demonstration.
- US universities were asked to protect memorial events amid planned provocative rallies by anti-Israel groups.
- Jewish community leaders condemned the timing of the protests as "bizarre anti-Israel obsession."
- Israel's National Security Council warned of heightened risks for Israelis abroad.
- Protests were planned in New York under slogans like "Don't Let Israel Steal the Date."
Hundreds of protest events have taken place worldwide on Wednesday, coinciding with commemorations of the deadliest massacre in Israel's history. In London, dozens participated in a protest march chanting "Free Palestine," with many wearing masks despite a ban. In Melbourne, Australia, dozens of pro-Palestinians held a "Solidarity with Gaza" protest, drawing anger for choosing the anniversary date. Political leaders and Jewish community heads in New South Wales sharply condemned planned pro-Palestinian events in Sydney and Wollongong under the slogan "Don't Let Israel Steal the Date." Michelle Goldman, CEO of the Jewish Community Council of NSW, attacked the organizers, comparing the move to commemorating the 9/11 attackers and stating it reflects a "bizarre anti-Israel obsession." New South Wales Premier Chris Minns called the initiative "offensive and disgraceful," but acknowledged legal restrictions on free speech would make a broad ban difficult. In Leeds, England, Jewish students gathered for an October 7th commemoration found the pavement defaced with "Zionism = Racism." In Paris, police banned a protest against "genocide in Gaza and for a ceasefire" requested by Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez, amid ongoing violent protests in France over education conditions. In the United States, over 100 universities were urged to protect October 7th memorial ceremonies as anti-Israel student groups planned provocative rallies. The Israeli-American Council (IAC), through its SHIELD center, sent letters to over 100 university presidents, including Ivy League schools, requesting they prepare for October 7th and ensure the safety of Jewish and Israeli students. Shagit Sadeh Atia, IAC's Director of Academic Initiatives, stated that for the Jewish and Israeli communities, October 7th is a day of "mourning, memory, and trauma," noting that past protests have become disruptive and threatening. In New York, numerous pro-Palestinian events are planned with slogans like "Don't Let Israel Steal the Date," with some referencing "genocide" ongoing for three years or since 1948. Israel's National Security Council had previously issued a warning for Israelis abroad to be vigilant due to increased risks of attacks and demonstrations, noting that terror organizations view the date as significant.
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