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Thai Protesters Rally Against Israeli Tourists, Land Grabs
Thousands of Thai residents protested in Phuket on Saturday against Israeli tourists and the Chabad movement, demanding the revocation of Israeli citizens' Thai nationality and Chabad center licenses. Protesters accused Israelis of acting like a "state within a state" and attempting to seize land.
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What happened
- 01Thousands of Thai residents protested in Phuket against Israeli tourists and Chabad activities.
- 02Protesters demanded the revocation of Israeli citizens' Thai nationality and Chabad center licenses.
- 03A protest leader accused Israeli tourists of acting like a "state within a state" and seizing land.
- 04Concerns were raised about increased direct flights from Tel Aviv to Phuket.
- 05The protest follows a previous demonstration that led to the cancellation of a Jewish New Year's event.
The rally also voiced concerns over increased direct flights from Tel Aviv and called for stricter visa policies, while a local employer accused foreigners of job theft.
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