Multiple Florida-based pro-Hamas organizations have announced a statewide rally to “end the occupation” to occur this Friday. The timing of this event, as well as the explicitly pro-Hamas and pro-genocide stances of these organizations, indicates that the event may not actually be a protest against Israeli occupation of the West Bank, but rather a rally for antisemites and white supremacists. Additionally, at least one of the organizations promoting this event has also promoted the recent blood libel – which may increase the likelihood of attacks on Jews during this protest.
Jews in the state of Florida should take extra precautions on Friday. The Orlando protest is scheduled to occur at Orlando City Hall in the early afternoon but may easily spread to Jewish institutions in the area.