Pro-Palestinian Protests Worldwide on October 7 Spark Outrage
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS French by baba
Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protests are occurring worldwide on the third anniversary of the October 7 massacre, drawing condemnation from Jewish communities and leaders. Events in London, Melbourne, and Sydney have sparked outrage, with officials calling them offensive. In Paris, a demonstration was banned, while US universities were asked to increase security for Jewish students. Israel's National Security Council has warned Israelis abroad of heightened risks.
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- Pro-Palestinian demonstrations are being held globally on the third anniversary of the October 7 massacre.
- The timing of the protests has caused significant anger and condemnation from Jewish communities and leaders.
- Events in London, Melbourne, Sydney, and Leeds have drawn criticism for their slogans and actions.
- Paris police banned a planned demonstration against the backdrop of the anniversary.
- US universities are increasing security for Jewish students amid planned anti-Israel rallies.
- Israel's National Security Council has issued a warning to Israelis abroad about increased risks.
Hundreds of pro-Palestinian demonstrations are being held globally on Wednesday, coinciding with the third anniversary of the October 7 massacre in Israel. The choice of this date has ignited significant anger, particularly within Jewish communities. In London, dozens protested chanting "Free Palestine," with some concealing their faces despite a ban. In Melbourne, Australia, a solidarity rally for Gaza saw several dozen participants. Jewish political and community leaders in New South Wales strongly condemned planned events in Sydney and Wollongong under the slogan "Don't let Israel steal this date." Michelle Goldman, CEO of the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies, criticized the "bizarre anti-Israel obsession," stating the rallies ignore the Israelis, Jews, and Arabs, along with foreign workers, killed on October 7. The state's Premier, Chris Minns, called the initiative "offensive and odious" but acknowledged that freedom of expression complicates a general ban on gatherings. In Leeds, England, Jewish students gathered for a commemoration found "Zionism = Racism" scrawled on the pavement where their event was to take place. Paris police banned a planned demonstration against "genocide in Gaza and for a ceasefire" at the Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez's request. In the United States, the Israeli-American Council urged over 100 universities, including Ivy League institutions, to enhance security for Jewish and Israeli students participating in commemoration ceremonies, as anti-Israel student groups also planned rallies. These events occur amid an advisory from Israel's National Security Council warning Israelis abroad to exercise heightened vigilance due to an increased risk of attacks and disturbances around the October 7 anniversary.
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