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Philadelphia Pro-Palestinian Boycott Rally Canceled Amid Backlash

Pro-Palestinian organizers in Philadelphia canceled a planned boycott rally targeting Jewish-owned restaurants after facing significant backlash during a previous demonstration. The initial protest on November 8 drew hundreds of counter-protesters and local supporters of the businesses.

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What happened

01Pro-Palestinian organizers canceled a Philadelphia boycott rally targeting Jewish-owned restaurants.
02The initial November 8 protest faced hundreds of counter-protesters and local support for businesses.
03Organizers cited threats and violence from pro-Israel supporters for the cancellation.
04The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia welcomed the cancellation but warned the boycott continues.
05Philadelphia Mayor and Pennsylvania Governor condemned the boycott as antisemitic.

Organizers cited threats and violence for the cancellation, while local Jewish groups welcomed the decision but warned the boycott campaign continues. Mayor Parker and Governor Shapiro condemned the boycott calls as antisemitic.

Translated and summarized by baba from NEWSru Israel, the latest report. Read NEWSru Israel’s original