PHILADELPHIA, PA — A group of Palestinian activists gathered in Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, voicing their support for an “intifada” and calling for a revolution. This demonstration comes in the wake of a deadly terrorist attack on October 7 in the Gaza Strip, where over 1,000 Israeli civilians, including women and children, were slaughtered by Hamas terrorists.
The protest, led by activist Natalie Abulhawa, attracted attention for its explicit call for an uprising akin to the Palestinian intifadas. The demonstrators expressed their discontent with the current situation in the Middle East and criticized Israel’s actions against Hamas.
The gathering in Rittenhouse Square remained largely peaceful, but with underlying tones calling for violence, with participants using slogans and speeches to convey their message. The Philadelphia Police Department monitored the event, ensuring public safety and managing traffic disruptions.
The incident of October 7, which led to significant Israeli casualties, has escalated tensions in the region. The attack, attributed to Hamas, has drawn widespread condemnation and raised questions about the future of peace efforts in the Middle East.
As international responses to the attack continue to unfold, the protest in Philadelphia highlights the diverse and often polarized opinions regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The call for an intifada in America by the protesters reflects the global impact of the ongoing tensions in the Middle East.