05
Apr 2024
7:53 UTC
Canada & USA Tactical (UPDATE): Pro-Palestinian protests commemorating ‘Al-Quds Day’ slated in multiple cities in Canada, USA between April 5-7; maintain heightened vigilance
Current Situation
- According to reports, additional pro-Palestinian protests, demanding a ceasefire amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, while also commemorating ‘Al-Quds Day’ on April 5, are scheduled in multiple cities in Canada and the USA on April 5-7.
- In Canada, protests are scheduled as follows:
- In Ottawa, ON, a protest will be held at the Canadian Tribute to Human Rights from 14:00 (local time) on April 6.
- In Canada, protests are scheduled as follows:
- In Ottawa, ON, a protest will be held at the Canadian Tribute to Human Rights from 14:00 (local time) on April 6.
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- In Vancouver, BC, a protest is slated at the Vancouver Art Gallery from 14:00 on April 6.
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- In Vancouver, BC, a protest is slated at the Vancouver Art Gallery from 14:00 on April 6.
- In the USA, protests are scheduled as follows:
- In Chicago, IL, a protest is slated at the Consulate of Israel from 16:30 on April 5.
- In the USA, protests are scheduled as follows:
- In Chicago, IL, a protest is slated at the Consulate of Israel from 16:30 on April 5.
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- In Monterey, CA, a protest will take place at Bay Park from 15:00 on April 7.
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- In Monterey, CA, a protest will take place at Bay Park from 15:00 on April 7.
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- In San Diego, CA, a protest is scheduled at the Waterfront Park from 13:00 on April 5.
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- In San Diego, CA, a protest is scheduled at the Waterfront Park from 13:00 on April 5.
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- In Santa Ana, CA, a protest is scheduled at 2323 North Broadway from 13:00 on April 5.
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- In Santa Ana, CA, a protest is scheduled at 2323 North Broadway from 13:00 on April 5.
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- In Seattle, WA, a protest will be held at Westlake Park from 16:30 on April 5.
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- In Seattle, WA, a protest will be held at Westlake Park from 16:30 on April 5.
Assessments & Forecast
- Based on the social media traction and given that the protests have been organized to coincide with World Al-Quds Day on April 5, the upcoming demonstrations are expected to witness higher attendance than usual. As such, the protests are anticipated to draw varying turnouts between the low-hundreds to mid-thousands at each location. A higher attendance between the low-to-mid thousands can be anticipated in Vancouver, Ottawa, and Chicago.
- Considering heightened sentiments over the ongoing conflict, spontaneous counter-protests by pro-Israel groups in the vicinity of slated pro-Palestinian demonstrations remain likely. These protests could witness a turnout between the low-to-mid dozens.
- Meanwhile, the protests carry a credible potential to escalate into unrest in the form of roadblocks and localized scuffles between pro-Israel protestors and security forces. Should the unrest exacerbate, security forces are likely to conduct mass arrests.
- During protests, isolated security incidents such as verbal harassment and physical assaults against pro-Israeli or pro-Palestinian activists as well as property damage to Jewish-related entities, including anti-Semitic spray-painting on the facades of buildings located near the slated events, remain likely.
- To this end, bolstered security measures are expected near all protest sites to monitor proceedings and divert traffic. Ad-hoc road closures or security cordons also remain likely.
- In addition, significant disruptions to pedestrian and vehicular traffic can be anticipated in the vicinity of the aforementioned protest locations during the slated timings.
Recommendations
- Those operating or residing in the aforementioned cities in Canada and the USA on April 5-7 are advised to maintain heightened vigilance in the vicinity of planned and spontaneous pro-Palestinian protests due to the potential for localized unrest.
- Maintain heightened vigilance for potential security incidents near Israeli and US embassies, synagogues, mosques, and other Jewish entities regionwide.
- Allot for traffic disruptions in the vicinity of all protest locations.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Low
AFFECTED AREA
Americas
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Medium
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Credible
Current Situation
- According to reports, additional pro-Palestinian protests, demanding a ceasefire amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, while also commemorating ‘Al-Quds Day’ on April 5, are scheduled in multiple cities in Canada and the USA on April 5-7.
- In Canada, protests are scheduled as follows:
- In Ottawa, ON, a protest will be held at the Canadian Tribute to Human Rights from 14:00 (local time) on April 6.
- In Canada, protests are scheduled as follows:
- In Ottawa, ON, a protest will be held at the Canadian Tribute to Human Rights from 14:00 (local time) on April 6.
-
- In Vancouver, BC, a protest is slated at the Vancouver Art Gallery from 14:00 on April 6.
-
- In Vancouver, BC, a protest is slated at the Vancouver Art Gallery from 14:00 on April 6.
- In the USA, protests are scheduled as follows:
- In Chicago, IL, a protest is slated at the Consulate of Israel from 16:30 on April 5.
- In the USA, protests are scheduled as follows:
- In Chicago, IL, a protest is slated at the Consulate of Israel from 16:30 on April 5.
-
- In Monterey, CA, a protest will take place at Bay Park from 15:00 on April 7.
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- In Monterey, CA, a protest will take place at Bay Park from 15:00 on April 7.
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- In San Diego, CA, a protest is scheduled at the Waterfront Park from 13:00 on April 5.
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- In San Diego, CA, a protest is scheduled at the Waterfront Park from 13:00 on April 5.
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- In Santa Ana, CA, a protest is scheduled at 2323 North Broadway from 13:00 on April 5.
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- In Santa Ana, CA, a protest is scheduled at 2323 North Broadway from 13:00 on April 5.
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- In Seattle, WA, a protest will be held at Westlake Park from 16:30 on April 5.
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- In Seattle, WA, a protest will be held at Westlake Park from 16:30 on April 5.
Assessments & Forecast
- Based on the social media traction and given that the protests have been organized to coincide with World Al-Quds Day on April 5, the upcoming demonstrations are expected to witness higher attendance than usual. As such, the protests are anticipated to draw varying turnouts between the low-hundreds to mid-thousands at each location. A higher attendance between the low-to-mid thousands can be anticipated in Vancouver, Ottawa, and Chicago.
- Considering heightened sentiments over the ongoing conflict, spontaneous counter-protests by pro-Israel groups in the vicinity of slated pro-Palestinian demonstrations remain likely. These protests could witness a turnout between the low-to-mid dozens.
- Meanwhile, the protests carry a credible potential to escalate into unrest in the form of roadblocks and localized scuffles between pro-Israel protestors and security forces. Should the unrest exacerbate, security forces are likely to conduct mass arrests.
- During protests, isolated security incidents such as verbal harassment and physical assaults against pro-Israeli or pro-Palestinian activists as well as property damage to Jewish-related entities, including anti-Semitic spray-painting on the facades of buildings located near the slated events, remain likely.
- To this end, bolstered security measures are expected near all protest sites to monitor proceedings and divert traffic. Ad-hoc road closures or security cordons also remain likely.
- In addition, significant disruptions to pedestrian and vehicular traffic can be anticipated in the vicinity of the aforementioned protest locations during the slated timings.
Recommendations
- Those operating or residing in the aforementioned cities in Canada and the USA on April 5-7 are advised to maintain heightened vigilance in the vicinity of planned and spontaneous pro-Palestinian protests due to the potential for localized unrest.
- Maintain heightened vigilance for potential security incidents near Israeli and US embassies, synagogues, mosques, and other Jewish entities regionwide.
- Allot for traffic disruptions in the vicinity of all protest locations.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Low
AFFECTED AREA
Americas
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Medium
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Credible
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Related Reports
Canada
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TravelCanada Tactical: PTI Canada slated to hold motorcade in Toronto, ON, from 12:00 (local time) on April 28; allot for disruptions
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ProtestAmericas Tactical: Climate protests as part of Global Climate Strike slated in multiple cities regionwide on April 19-21; allot for disruptions
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WeatherCanada & USA Tactical: Winter storms, strong winds prompt warnings, power outages in multiple regions on April 5-6; remain cognizant of authorities’ updates
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ProtestCanada Tactical: Refugee Rights Day march scheduled in Toronto, ON between 11:00-13:30 (local time) on April 4; allot for disruptions