Large-scale demonstrations and counter-demonstrations relating to Israel and Palestine were reported in several cities across North America, Europe, Australia, and South Africa over the past 24 hours. In Minneapolis, MN, demonstrators marched down 3rd Avenue, temporarily disrupting traffic in the downtown core. In Santa Fe, NM, approximately 100 people gathered at the State Capitol, but no arrests or clashes were reported. In Cape Town, South Africa, hundreds marched through the streets to the Cape Town City Hall where minor clashes with police were reported. In London, England, one individual was arrested for painting slogans on a building. Medium-to-large sized demonstrations will continue through this week in the Americas, Europe, Australia, and other select areas. Government buildings and high-traffic thoroughfares are likely to experience disruptions. Demonstrations over the weekend will likely garner greater participation, particularly the National March scheduled for Saturday, November 4th in Washington, DC. Arrests, road closures, and clashes between demonstrators, counter-demonstrators, and police remain highly likely.
MSA Intel will continue to monitor the situation and provide relevant updates.
November 2, 2023
- Boston, MA – 4:00 p.m. – Brewer Fountain in Boston Commons
- Brussels, Belgium – 7:00 p.m. – Bourse
- Concord, NH – 4:00 p.m. – New Hampshire State House
- Copenhagen, Denmark – 5:00 p.m. – Valby
- Madrid, Spain – 12:00 p.m. – Monumento a las Brigadas Internacionales, Ciudad Universitaria
- New York, NY – 12:30 p.m. - Times Square
- New York, NY – 3:00 p.m. – CUNY Chancellor's Office
- Paris, France – 3:00 p.m. – Place de la Republique
- Portland, OR – 3:00 p.m. – 911 NE 11th Avenue
- St. Paul, MN – 12:00 p.m. – St. Kate’s O’Shaughnessy Auditorium
- Toledo, OH – 5:00 p.m. – Secor and Central
November 3, 2023
- Adelaide, Australia – 6:00 p.m. - Beehive Corner, Rundle Mall (King William St end)
- Brooklyn, NY – 4:30 p.m. - Brooklyn District 10 Office 340A 9th Street
- Brussels, Belgium – 7:00 p.m. – Bourse
- Copenhagen, Denmark – 5:00 p.m. – Planetarium
- Frankfurt, Germany – 4:00 p.m. – Rathenauplatz
- Menlo Park, CA – 5:00 p.m. – Meta HQ, 1 Hacker Way
- New York, NY – 4:30 p.m. – Brooklyn District Office 10, 340 A 9th Street
- Portu, Portugal – 10:00 p.m. – Camara Municipal de Porto
- Queens, NY – 6:30 p.m. – 29-06 36th Ave, Astoria
- St Paul, MN – 4:00 p.m. – Snelling and Summit Ave
- Toledo, OH – 1:30 p.m. – Promenade Park
- West Lafayette, IN – 5:30 p.m. – Purdue Engineering Fountain (Purdue University)
November 4, 2023
- Aberdeen, Scotland – 2:00 p.m. – St Nicholas Square
- Berlin, Germany – 2:00 p.m. – Neptunbrunnen to Alexanderplatz
- Boise, ID – 4:00 p.m. – Idaho State Capitol
- Brasilia, Brazil – 10:00 a.m. – Ponta Norte, DF
- Brussels, Belgium – 7:00 p.m. – Bourse
- Burlington, VT – 1:00 p.m. – Battery Park
- Canberra, Australia – 1:00 p.m. – Carema Place
- Cincinnati, OH – 12:00 p.m. – Ziegler Park
- Juneau, AK – 2:00 p.m. – Marine Park
- Lima, Peru – 4:00 p.m. - Av. Arequipa Cuadra 04
- London, England – 12:00 p.m. – Israeli Embassy / 2:30 p.m. - Trafalgar Square
- Lyon, France – 3:00 p.m. – Bellecour Lyon
- Nashville, TN – 1:00 p.m. – Centennial Park
- Olympia, WA – 12:00 p.m. – City Hall
- Princeton, NJ – 2:00 p.m. – 1 Monument Dr
- Rome, Italy – Time TBA – Location TBA
- Sacramento, CA – 1:00 p.m. – Arden Fair Mall
- Santiago, Chile – 11:00 a.m. – The GAM Cultural Center
- San Francisco, CA – 1:00 p.m. – Civic Center
- Seattle, WA – 3:00 p.m. – 400 Pine St
- Seoul, South Korea – 1:00 p.m. – 32 Mugyo-ro, Jung-gu
- Washington, D.C. – 2:00 p.m. – Freedom Plaza
- Zargoza, Spain – 6:00 p.m. – Glorieta Sasera to Plaza del Pilar
November 5, 2023
- Adelaide, Australia – 2:00 p.m. – Parliament House
- Perth, Australia – 12:30 p.m. – Forrest Place
- Salzburg, Austria – 2:00 p.m. – Neue Mitte Lehen (Schumacherstrasse 14)
- Brussels, Belgium – 7:00 p.m. – Bourse
- Stuttgart, Germany – 3:00 p.m. – Schlossplatz
- Vallekas, Spain – 12:00 p.m. – Metro Buenos Aires
- Barry Town, Wales – 12:00 p.m. – King Square
- Caernarfon, Wales – 6:30 p.m. – Maes
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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