Demonstrations relating to Israel and Palestine continued in several cities in North America and Australia over the past 24 hours. In Merrimack, New Hampshire, police arrested three demonstrators for spray-painting and smashing windows at Elbit Systems, a defense contractor. Demonstrators also blocked traffic into the parking lot and climbed on the building’s roof. In Sydney, Australia, demonstrators gathered at Port Botany in opposition of an Israeli-owned shipping company. Clashes with police were reported and several demonstrators were forcibly removed. Unofficial reports indicate that police arrested multiple individuals. Demonstration activity in North America, Europe, and other select countries will continue for the foreseeable future. These events will potentially disrupt supply chains, distribution centers, and vehicular transportation around government buildings and main thoroughfares. Organizers will likely continue to plan events at high-visibility locations, such as government buildings and college campuses. These demonstrations could likely result in clashes with law enforcement and counter-demonstrators.
November 21, 2023
- Brussels, Belgium – 6:00 p.m. – Gare Centrale
- Caracas, Venezuela – 10:00 a.m. - Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina, Aveniada Universidad
- Edinburgh, Scotland – 11:00 a.m. – Parliament
- Fort Wayne, IN – 5:00 p.m. – Allen County Courthouse
- Malmo, Sweden – 12:00 p.m. – Utanfor Niagara (Student Walkout)
- Medellin, Colombia – 3:00 p.m. – Parque de los Deseos
- Oak Creek, Wisconsin – 7:30 a.m. – 135 W Forest Hill Drive
- Raleigh, NC – 12:30 p.m. – Municipal Building
- Reykjavik, Iceland – 9:00 a.m. – Minister's Cabin
- Seattle, WA – 2:00 p.m. – Seattle City Hall
- St Charles, MO – 1:00 p.m. – Boeing, Katy Trail State Park, 1154 N River Road
- Queens, NY – 3:00 p.m. – 169th Street and Hillside Avenue
- Vancouver, Canada – 4:00 p.m. - 170-6371 Crescent Road
November 22, 2023
- Brussels, Belgium – 6:00 p.m. – Gare Centrale
- Calgary, Canada – 1:00 p.m. - East Gate Main Entrance
- Glenside, PA – 10:30 a.m. – 115 E Glenside Avenue
- Hamburg, Germany – 6:00 p.m. – Ballindamm
- Koln, Germany – 11:30 a.m. – Albertus-Magnus-Platz
- Munich, Germany – 6:30 p.m. – Max-Joseph Platz
- New Westminster, Canada – 6:00 p.m. - Hyack Square
November 23, 2023
- Brussels, Belgium – 6:00 p.m. – Gare Centrale
- Melbourne, Australia – 12:30 p.m. – School Strike for Palestine (Citywide)
- Natal, Brazil – 6:00 p.m. – Aula Publica na UFRN
November 24, 2023
- Bremen, Germany – 5:00 p.m. – Hauptbahnhof
- Brussels, Belgium – 6:00 p.m. – Gare Centrale
- Nyack, NY – 3:30 p.m. – 15 Cedar Street
- Worcester, MA – 2:00 p.m. – City Hall
November 25, 2023
- Berlin, Germany – 2:00 p.m. – Oranienplatz
- Berlin, Germany – 3:00 p.m. – Anhalter Bahnhof
- Brussels, Belgium – 6:00 p.m. – Gare Centrale
- Buenos Aires, Argentina – 11:00 a.m. – Parque Centenaria
- Cardiff, Wales – 12:30 p.m. – Central Square (Cardiff Station)
- Dallas, TX – 1:00 p.m. – Denton Square
- Frankfurt, Germany – 3:00 p.m. – Hauptwache
- Geelong Australia – 12:00 p.m. – 115 Moorabool Street
- London, England – 12:00 p.m. – Central London (TBD)
- Manila, Philippines – 4:00 p.m. – Luneta Park
- Ottawa, Canada – 1:00 p.m. – Parliament Hill
- Sendai, Japan – 2:00 p.m. – Sendai Station
- Wiener, Austria – 2:00 p.m. – Wiener Neustadt
November 26, 2023
- Castlemaine, Australia – 12:00 p.m. – Jaara Park/ Victory Park
- Genova, Italy – 3:00 p.m. – Caricamento
- Long Island, NY – 2:00 p.m. – Broadway Plaza
- Nagoya, Japan – 5:30 p.m. – Subway Yabacho Street
- Seoul, Korea – 2:00 p.m. – Mugyo-ro, Jung-gu
RECOMMENDATIONS
- Avoid protest locations and large public gatherings, when possible.
- Expect traffic disruptions throughout the area to continue until the demonstrations have concluded.
- Do not engage with demonstators as this could escalate the situation.
- Follow all directions from authorities and law enforcement.
- Monitor local news for reports of demonstrations or other disruptions
- Monitoring social media or online forums and acting upon credible threats and trends will allow security details and site managers to adequately prepare to deter any threats.
- Have a proactive plan in place to deter criminal activity while protecting employees and assets. Considerations include:
- Procuring additional security assets to augment existing teams.
- Conducting security system tests to ensure all systems are fully operational.
- Creating an evacuation plan in the event of widespread civil unrest or other events that could jeopardize safety.
- Reviewing key control and all emergency protocols with members of the organization.
- Reviewing cyber best practices (ensuring systems have the most current updates, compatible devices use multi-factor authentication, etc.) with members across the organization.
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