Officials denounce planned Philadelphia bike protest against Jewish-owned shops
A weekend demonstration in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse area has drawn criticism from state and local leaders who call it antisemitic.
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What happened
State and local leaders strongly condemned a planned pro-Palestine bike boycott in Philadelphia, set for November 8. The protest targets six restaurants in the Rittenhouse Square area that are Jewish or Israeli owned.
Why it matters
Leaders have called the planned boycott antisemitic and unacceptable, putting the protest at the center of public criticism.
Timeline
- Nov 5, 7:06 PM ET: State and local leaders strongly condemned a planned weekend protest in Philadelphia targeting Jewish-owned businesses, calling it antisemitic and unacceptable.
- Nov 6, 1:06 PM ET: The planned pro-Palestine bike protest was reported to target six restaurants in the Rittenhouse area.
Coverage
- Smerconish: ‘This is some of the ugliest speech I have seen’ (CNN)
- Boycott in Philadelphia is targeting these Jewish, Israeli-owned spots (USA Today)
- Pro-Palestine bike boycott in Philadelphia denounced by lawmakers (USA Today)
- Officials condemn planned Philadelphia boycott of Jewish-owned businesses as antisemitic (CNN)
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