11
Apr 2024
16:44 UTC
Americas Tactical (UPDATE): Pro-Palestinian protests planned in multiple cities regionwide on April 12-15; maintain heightened vigilance
Current Situation
- According to reports, pro-Palestinian protests, demanding a ceasefire amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict are scheduled in multiple cities in Canada, Mexico, and the USA on April 12-15.
- Details regarding the protest locations and timings can be found below:
- In Ottawa, ON, Canada a protest is slated at the Canadian Tribute to Human Rights Monument located at 220 Elgin Street at 14:00 (local time) on April 14.
- In Ottawa, ON, Canada a protest is slated at the Canadian Tribute to Human Rights Monument located at 220 Elgin Street at 14:00 (local time) on April 14.
- Details regarding the planned protests in Mexico are as follows:
- Details regarding the planned protests in Mexico are as follows:
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- In Chihuahua, a protest will be held at Plaza del Angel at 16:00 on April 13.
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- In Chihuahua, a protest will be held at Plaza del Angel at 16:00 on April 13.
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- In Mexico City, a protest is slated at the Zocalo at 18:00 on April 13.
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- In Mexico City, a protest is slated at the Zocalo at 18:00 on April 13.
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- In La Paz, a protest will be held at the Paloma del Malecon at 17:00 on April 14.
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- In La Paz, a protest will be held at the Paloma del Malecon at 17:00 on April 14.
- Details regarding planned protests in the USA are as follows:
- Details regarding planned protests in the USA are as follows:
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- In Bend, OR, a protest is slated at the Peace Corner located at 1077 Northwest Wall Street in downtown Bend at 12:00 on April 12.
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- In Bend, OR, a protest is slated at the Peace Corner located at 1077 Northwest Wall Street in downtown Bend at 12:00 on April 12.
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- In Detroit, MI, a protest will be held in downtown Detroit (exact location remains unconfirmed) at 15:30 on April 12.
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- In Detroit, MI, a protest will be held in downtown Detroit (exact location remains unconfirmed) at 15:30 on April 12.
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- In Fort Brag, CA, a protest is scheduled in front of the Fort Bragg Town Hall located at 363 North Main Street at 12:00 on April 12.
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- In Fort Brag, CA, a protest is scheduled in front of the Fort Bragg Town Hall located at 363 North Main Street at 12:00 on April 12.
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- In Hartford, CT, a protest is slated in front of the Connecticut State Capitol located at 210 Capital Avenue at 14:30 on April 12.
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- In Hartford, CT, a protest is slated in front of the Connecticut State Capitol located at 210 Capital Avenue at 14:30 on April 12.
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- In New York City, NY, a protest will be held at 11 Wall Street in the Financial District at 14:00 on April 15.
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- In New York City, NY, a protest will be held at 11 Wall Street in the Financial District at 14:00 on April 15.
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- In Seattle, WA, a protest is slated at the University of Washington Link Station at 14:00 on April 15.
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- In Seattle, WA, a protest is slated at the University of Washington Link Station at 14:00 on April 15.
Notable Security Incidents
- Approximately 55 pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested after entering the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, at approximately 12:30 (local time) on April 10. The protest action, which caused the Senate cafeteria to temporarily shut down, was carried out by the Christians for a Free Palestine protest group and CodePink, a feminist organization. Protesters made demands for a ceasefire agreement, called for aid to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) to be restored, and demanded an end to military aid to Israel. No violent escalations were reported during the incident.
- Approximately 55 pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested after entering the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, at approximately 12:30 (local time) on April 10. The protest action, which caused the Senate cafeteria to temporarily shut down, was carried out by the Christians for a Free Palestine protest group and CodePink, a feminist organization. Protesters made demands for a ceasefire agreement, called for aid to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) to be restored, and demanded an end to military aid to Israel. No violent escalations were reported during the incident.
Assessments & Forecast
- Based on the social media traction, the upcoming demonstrations are anticipated to draw varying turnouts between the high dozens-to-mid-thousands at each location. The protests in Mexico City, New York, Ottawa, and Detroit are expected to draw the highest attendance between the low-to-mid thousands.
- Given past pro-Palestinian protests, the demonstrations in Mexico are expected to transpire without incidents of unrest. Conversely, as seen in recent months, the protests in Canada and the USA carry a credible potential for an escalation into localized unrest, roadblocks and scuffles between protesters, and security personnel.
- Considering the heightened sentiments over the conflict, ad-hoc counter-protests by pro-Israel activists witnessing a turnout in the high dozens-to-low hundreds can also be anticipated in the vicinity of the slated pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
- Isolated security incidents including verbal harassment and physical assaults against pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian activists are liable amid the protests. In addition, vandalism targeting Jewish establishments, largely in the form of spray painting the facades of such buildings with antisemitic symbols, also remains possible in the vicinity of the slated events.
- Consequently, bolstered security measures are expected near all protest sites to monitor proceedings and divert traffic. Should protests escalate into localized unrest, authorities are anticipated to conduct arrests.
- 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, Mexico, and USA, on April 12-15 are advised to maintain heightened vigilance in the vicinity of planned and spontaneous pro-Palestinian protests due to the potential for localized unrest.
- Allot for traffic disruptions in the vicinity of all protest locations.
- Maintain heightened vigilance for potential security incidents near Israeli and US embassies, synagogues, mosques, and other Jewish entities regionwide.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Low
AFFECTED AREA
Americas
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Medium
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Credible
Current Situation
- According to reports, pro-Palestinian protests, demanding a ceasefire amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict are scheduled in multiple cities in Canada, Mexico, and the USA on April 12-15.
- Details regarding the protest locations and timings can be found below:
- In Ottawa, ON, Canada a protest is slated at the Canadian Tribute to Human Rights Monument located at 220 Elgin Street at 14:00 (local time) on April 14.
- In Ottawa, ON, Canada a protest is slated at the Canadian Tribute to Human Rights Monument located at 220 Elgin Street at 14:00 (local time) on April 14.
- Details regarding the planned protests in Mexico are as follows:
- Details regarding the planned protests in Mexico are as follows:
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- In Chihuahua, a protest will be held at Plaza del Angel at 16:00 on April 13.
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- In Chihuahua, a protest will be held at Plaza del Angel at 16:00 on April 13.
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- In Mexico City, a protest is slated at the Zocalo at 18:00 on April 13.
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- In Mexico City, a protest is slated at the Zocalo at 18:00 on April 13.
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- In La Paz, a protest will be held at the Paloma del Malecon at 17:00 on April 14.
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- In La Paz, a protest will be held at the Paloma del Malecon at 17:00 on April 14.
- Details regarding planned protests in the USA are as follows:
- Details regarding planned protests in the USA are as follows:
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- In Bend, OR, a protest is slated at the Peace Corner located at 1077 Northwest Wall Street in downtown Bend at 12:00 on April 12.
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- In Bend, OR, a protest is slated at the Peace Corner located at 1077 Northwest Wall Street in downtown Bend at 12:00 on April 12.
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- In Detroit, MI, a protest will be held in downtown Detroit (exact location remains unconfirmed) at 15:30 on April 12.
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- In Detroit, MI, a protest will be held in downtown Detroit (exact location remains unconfirmed) at 15:30 on April 12.
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- In Fort Brag, CA, a protest is scheduled in front of the Fort Bragg Town Hall located at 363 North Main Street at 12:00 on April 12.
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- In Fort Brag, CA, a protest is scheduled in front of the Fort Bragg Town Hall located at 363 North Main Street at 12:00 on April 12.
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- In Hartford, CT, a protest is slated in front of the Connecticut State Capitol located at 210 Capital Avenue at 14:30 on April 12.
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- In Hartford, CT, a protest is slated in front of the Connecticut State Capitol located at 210 Capital Avenue at 14:30 on April 12.
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- In New York City, NY, a protest will be held at 11 Wall Street in the Financial District at 14:00 on April 15.
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- In New York City, NY, a protest will be held at 11 Wall Street in the Financial District at 14:00 on April 15.
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- In Seattle, WA, a protest is slated at the University of Washington Link Station at 14:00 on April 15.
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- In Seattle, WA, a protest is slated at the University of Washington Link Station at 14:00 on April 15.
Notable Security Incidents
- Approximately 55 pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested after entering the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, at approximately 12:30 (local time) on April 10. The protest action, which caused the Senate cafeteria to temporarily shut down, was carried out by the Christians for a Free Palestine protest group and CodePink, a feminist organization. Protesters made demands for a ceasefire agreement, called for aid to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) to be restored, and demanded an end to military aid to Israel. No violent escalations were reported during the incident.
- Approximately 55 pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested after entering the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, at approximately 12:30 (local time) on April 10. The protest action, which caused the Senate cafeteria to temporarily shut down, was carried out by the Christians for a Free Palestine protest group and CodePink, a feminist organization. Protesters made demands for a ceasefire agreement, called for aid to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) to be restored, and demanded an end to military aid to Israel. No violent escalations were reported during the incident.
Assessments & Forecast
- Based on the social media traction, the upcoming demonstrations are anticipated to draw varying turnouts between the high dozens-to-mid-thousands at each location. The protests in Mexico City, New York, Ottawa, and Detroit are expected to draw the highest attendance between the low-to-mid thousands.
- Given past pro-Palestinian protests, the demonstrations in Mexico are expected to transpire without incidents of unrest. Conversely, as seen in recent months, the protests in Canada and the USA carry a credible potential for an escalation into localized unrest, roadblocks and scuffles between protesters, and security personnel.
- Considering the heightened sentiments over the conflict, ad-hoc counter-protests by pro-Israel activists witnessing a turnout in the high dozens-to-low hundreds can also be anticipated in the vicinity of the slated pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
- Isolated security incidents including verbal harassment and physical assaults against pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian activists are liable amid the protests. In addition, vandalism targeting Jewish establishments, largely in the form of spray painting the facades of such buildings with antisemitic symbols, also remains possible in the vicinity of the slated events.
- Consequently, bolstered security measures are expected near all protest sites to monitor proceedings and divert traffic. Should protests escalate into localized unrest, authorities are anticipated to conduct arrests.
- 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, Mexico, and USA, on April 12-15 are advised to maintain heightened vigilance in the vicinity of planned and spontaneous pro-Palestinian protests due to the potential for localized unrest.
- Allot for traffic disruptions in the vicinity of all protest locations.
- Maintain heightened vigilance for potential security incidents near Israeli and US embassies, synagogues, mosques, and other Jewish entities regionwide.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Low
AFFECTED AREA
Americas
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Medium
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Credible
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