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Ludovica Leccese
Jennifer Loy, Chief Editor
October 13, 2023
Pro-Israel Rally in Los Angeles[1]
Current Situation: At the time of reporting, the Counterterrorism Group (CTG) has confirmed that pro-Israel protests have been carried out in the following countries:
Argentina: Pro-Israel marches took place on October 11.[2]
Canada: A pro-Israel rally took place in Mel Lastman Square, Toronto, on October 10.[5]
France: Pro-Israel protests were held in Paris on October 9.[6]
Germany: Pro-Israel demonstrations were spotted in Duisburg.[7]
Hungary: A pro-Israel rally took place in Budapest.[8]
Japan: A pro-Israel rally was spotted in Japan.[9]
Netherlands: A pro-Israel rally was held in Amsterdam on October 12.[10]
Poland: A pro-Israel peaceful demonstration took place in Warsaw.[11]
Romania: A peaceful pro-Israel rally took place in Bucharest on October 12.[12]
UK: Pro-Israel supporters on October 10 in London.[13]
US: A large pro-Israel rally was spotted in Vegas Strip on October 9.[14] Other pro-Israel rallies took place in Miami,[15] San Diego,[16] New York City,[17] and Kirkland.[18] [19]
Day/Time of event: October 7-13, 2023
What is the current threat:
Protests by Israel supporters will very likely lead to counter-protests by pro-Palestine individuals. These counter-protests will likely lead into confrontations and clashes between the two sides, likely escalating into violence and vandalism.
Pro-Israel rallies will likely lead to an increase in hate speech against Jews and the Jewish community. Pro-Palestine groups will likely use offensive language, targeting individuals or groups on the opposing side of the conflict. Incidents of anti-Semitism will likely increase.
Protests in support of Israel will likely foment offenses, threats, and harassment on social media by disagreeing individuals.
Who will it directly impact:
Governments worldwide
Police and security forces
Civilians worldwide
Pro-Israel supporters
Jewish communities
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[1] Israel Flag, CIA World Factbook, https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/israel/flag
[2] @w3bsag3, from X, via CyberHUMINT
[3] @KobyP_, from X, via CyberHUMINT
[4] @JohnRuddick2, from X, via CyberHUMINT
[5] @blakeandersonj, from X, via CyberHUMINT
[6] @NationalIndNews, from X, via CyberHUMINT
[7] @OliLondonTV, from X, via CyberHUMINT
[8] @cavszabo, from X, via CyberHUMINT
[9] @GlobeEyeNews, from X, via CyberHUMINT
[10] @NationalIndNews, from X, via CyberHUMINT
[11] @_AmandaMcGregor, from X, via CyberHUMINT
[12] @BChetreanu25083, from X, via CyberHUMINT
[13] @WeAreTheWest_, from X, via CyberHUMINT
[14] @LasVegasLocally, from X, via CyberHUMINT
[15] @MeaganABrown, from X, via CyberHUMINT
[16] @CBKNEWS121, from X, via CyberHUMINT
[17] @CensoredMen, from X, via CyberHUMINT
[18] @MrAndyNgo, from X, via CyberHUMINT
[19] @stillgray, from X, via CyberHUMINT