Large-scale demonstrations and counter-demonstrations relating to Israel and Palestine were reported in several cities across the United States and Europe over the past 24 hours. Police in Cambridge, Massachusetts arrested nine individuals during a demonstration at a defense contractor. In London, England, demonstrators gathered outside of the Foreign Office in Westminster, although no arrests or clashes were reported. In Birmingham, England, an individual tossed a box of flag-colored mice into a McDonalds location. Small-to-medium sized demonstrations are scheduled to occur through this week across the United States and Europe. Demonstrations will likely grow in both size and number over the weekend. 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.
October 31, 2023
- Basel, Switzerland – 7:00 p.m. – Marktplatz
- Brussels, Belgium – 7:00 p.m. – Bourse
- Copenhagen, Denmark – 5:00 p.m. – Axeltorv
- Fort Wayne, IN, U.S. – 5:00 p.m. – Allen County Courthouse
- Manila, Philippines – 12:00 p.m. – Israel Embassy, BGC
- Napoli, Italy – 5:30 p.m. – Galleria Principe
- New York, NY , U.S. – 12:30 p.m. – Willie Administration Building
- New York, NY , U.S. – 4:00 p.m. – Egyptian Mission at E 44th Street
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – 5:00 p.m. – U.S. Embassy, Av. Pres. Wilson 147
- Sweden [Nationwide] – 1:30 p.m. – Student/faculty/staff walkout, Academic facilities
November 1, 2023
- Aberdare, Wales – 5:30 p.m. - Library
- Brussels, Belgium – 7:00 p.m. – Bourse
- Copenhagen, Denmark – 5:00 p.m. – Sankt Hans Torv
- Hamburg, Germany – 6:00 p.m. – Jungfernsteig/Flaggenplatz
- London, England – 6:00 p.m. – 10 Downing St
- Manchester, England – 1:00 p.m. – Whitworth Hall Arch, Oxford Road, University of Manchester
- Manchester, CT, U.S. – 4:30 p.m. – The Spot, 41 Center St
- Oxford, England – 5:00 p.m. – Manzil Way to Bonn Square
- Roanoke, VA, U.S. – 5:00 p.m. – Henrietta Lacks Plaza
- Sheffield, England – 1:00 p.m. – Sheffield Torn Hall
- Sevilla, Spain – 7:00 p.m. – Plaza Virgen de los Reyes
- Sylvania, OH, U.S. – 7:00 p.m. – Congregation B'nai Israel, W Sylvania Ave
- Toledo, OH, U.S. – 5:00 p.m. – Sylvania and McCord
November 2, 2023
- Brussels, Belgium – 7:00 p.m. – Bourse
- Concord, NH, U.S. – 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
- Toledo, OH, U.S. – 5:00 p.m. – Secor and Central
November 3, 2023
- Adelaide, Australia – 6:00 p.m. - Beehive Corner, Rundle Mall (King William St end)
- Brussels, Belgium – 7:00 p.m. – Bourse
- Copenhagen, Denmark – 5:00 p.m. – Planetarium
- Menlo Park, CA, U.S. – 5:00 p.m. – Meta HQ, 1 Hacker Way
- Queens, NY, U.S. – 6:30 p.m. – 29-06 36th Ave, Astoria
- St Paul, MN, U.S. – 4:00 p.m. – Snelling and Summit Ave
- Surrey, BC, Canada – 5:30 p.m. – Surrey City Hall/Surrey Central Skytrain
- Toledo, OH, U.S. – 1:30 p.m. – Promenade Park
November 4, 2023
- Berlin, Germany – 2:00 p.m. – Neptunbrunnen to Alexanderplatz
- Brasilia, Brazil – 10:00 a.m. – Ponta Norte, DF
- Brussels, Belgium – 7:00 p.m. – Bourse
- Burlington, VT, U.S.– 1:00 p.m. – Battery Park
- Hastings, England – 12:00 p.m. – Warrior Square
- Hastings, England – 1:00 p.m. – Hastings Town Center
- Heidelberg, Germany – 3:00 p.m. – Uniplatz
- Leicester, England – 12:00 p.m. – LE19 1JZ (near Meridian Leisure Park)
- Lyon, France – 3:00 p.m. – Bellecour Lyon
- Olympia, WA, U.S. – 12:00 p.m. – City Hall
- Princeton, NJ, U.S. – 2:00 p.m. – 1 Monument Dr
- Provo, UT – 1:00 p.m. – 550 N University Ave
- Rome, Italy – Time TBA – Location TBA
- Sacramento, CA, U.S. – 1:00 p.m. – Arden Fair Mall
- Santiago, Chile – 11:00 a.m. – The GAM Cultural Center
- San Francisco, CA, U.S. – 1:00 p.m. – Civic Center
- Seattle, WA, U.S. – 3:00 p.m. – 400 Pine St
- Seoul, South Korea – 1:00 p.m. – 32 Mugyo-ro, Jung-gu
- Washington, D.C., U.S. – 2:00 p.m. – Freedom Plaza
- Zargoza, Spain – 6:00 p.m. – Glorieta Sasera to Plaza del Pilar
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.
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