{"id":2060778,"date":"2023-10-09T16:25:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-09T20:25:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/proud-of-what-has-occurred-scenes-from-inside-philadelphias-pro-hamas-rally\/"},"modified":"2023-10-09T16:27:39","modified_gmt":"2023-10-09T20:27:39","slug":"proud-of-what-has-occurred-scenes-from-inside-philadelphias-pro-hamas-rally","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/proud-of-what-has-occurred-scenes-from-inside-philadelphias-pro-hamas-rally\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside Philadelphia&#8217;s pro-Hamas rally: Proud of recent events."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fproud-of-what-has-occurred-scenes-from-inside-philadelphias-pro-hamas-rally%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2060778&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Anti-Israel Activists Rally in Philadelphia to Support Terrorist \u2063Attack on Israel<\/h2>\n<p>On Sunday, anti-Israel\u2063 activists gathered in \u200bPhiladelphia&#8217;s Rittenhouse Square to\u2064 show their \u2064support for the\u2064 recent terrorist\u200d attack on Israel. Organized by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/phillypalestinecoalition\/?img_index=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Philly Palestine Coalition<\/a>, the rally drew around 220 participants who proudly proclaimed their approval of Hamas&#8217; slaughter of Israeli civilians.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udccdRittenhouse \u200cSquare, Philadelphia: \u201cAll of us here, standing today, are proud of\u2064 what has occurred Yesterday.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/48sJbxSBZV\">pic.twitter.com\/48sJbxSBZV<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Olga Benacerraf  (@olgavbenacerraf)\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/olgavbenacerraf\/status\/1711441634758418683?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 9, \u200d2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The organizers\u2063 of the rally justified Hamas&#8217; actions, claiming that resistance is \u200cjustified when people are occupied. They argued that\u2062 the attack \u200dwas not just \u200cabout Palestine but\u200d about\u2063 all oppressed people.<\/p>\n<p>During the\u2062 event, one speaker\u200d drew a parallel between Hamas&#8217; attacks and the plight of Black American slaves, suggesting that\u2064 the pressure exerted by the attacks was similar to the pressure exerted by black people on their slave masters.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Pro-Terrorist Protesters\u2064 Justify Hamas\u2019 Attack On Innocent Civilians <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/M7c4M7abq8\">pic.twitter.com\/M7c4M7abq8<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014\u200c Olga Benacerraf  (@olgavbenacerraf) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/olgavbenacerraf\/status\/1711441898861179195?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October\u2064 9, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The rally also displayed\u200d characteristics similar to other liberal protests, with participants \u2064promoting \u2063various activist causes. Some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/most-of-the-protesters-were-white-native-american-business-leaders-rip-anti-pipeline-activists\/\" title=\"\u2018Most Of The Protesters Were White\u2019: Native American Business Leaders Rip Anti-Pipeline Activists\">protesters attempted<\/a> to block\u2064 video footage \u200dof the event, wearing hats with the letters &#8220;ACAB&#8221; (All Cops Are Bastards).<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\u201cFrom the River to the Motherf***king\u2062 Sea\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/folTxiBJZB\">pic.twitter.com\/folTxiBJZB<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Olga Benacerraf  (@olgavbenacerraf) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/olgavbenacerraf\/status\/1711442997479424508?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 9, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>When questioned about their actions, activists\u2064 used bicycles to prevent the filming\u2062 of the rally and asserted their First Amendment rights. Signs with\u200c the slogan &#8220;Zionism Is Racism&#8221; were visible \u200bthroughout the event, referencing a revoked United Nations resolution from 1975.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, activists chanted for Palestinians to\u2062 control the \u2062land &#8220;from \u200bthe \u2062river to the sea,&#8221; a phrase advocating for the destruction of Israel. The rally referred \u200cto Hamas as &#8220;freedom fighters,&#8221; despite its designation as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/president-trump-sends-message-to-democrats-and-rino-republicans-thousands-pouring-into-dc-wont-stand-for-stolen-election\/\" title=\"President Trump Sends Message to Democrats and RINO Republicans: \u2018Thousands Pouring Into DC Won\u2019t Stand for Stolen Election\u2019\">terrorist organization<\/a> by the United States and\u200b European \u200dUnion.<\/p>\n<p>Hamas has \u200dtaken \u200bhostages,\u2062 including American citizens, back into \u2063the Gaza Strip \u200band \u2063has threatened to execute them on camera.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How can anti-Israel activism be differentiated from support for terrorism in order to have productive discussions about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Er addressed \u200dthe crowd, stating, \u200c&#8221;We need to stand with our Palestinian brothers and sisters and show the world that we will not \u2063be silenced. The Israeli occupation has \u200cbrought nothing but suffering and injustice to\u200b the\u2064 Palestinian \u200bpeople, and it is our duty to support \u2064their struggle \u200cfor freedom and self-determination.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>This rally, however, raises serious concerns about the nature of anti-Israel activism and \u200bthe underlying motives of its supporters. While it is important to acknowledge and \u200daddress\u200c the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/proud-of-what-has-occurred-scenes-from-inside-philadelphias-pro-hamas-rally\/\" title=\"Inside Philadelphia's pro-Hamas rally: Proud of recent events.\">openly supporting terrorist attacks<\/a> is not \u2063a constructive or ethical approach.<\/p>\n<p>Hamas, the\u200c group responsible for the recent attack in Israel,\u2064 is\u2064 recognized as\u2063 a terrorist organization by numerous \u2063countries \u200cand international entities, including the United States, the European Union, and Canada. It has been responsible for countless acts of violence and has a stated\u2063 goal of destroying the State of Israel. By endorsing and celebrating their actions, these\u200c activists are aligning themselves with a dangerous and extremist\u2062 ideology.<\/p>\n<p>It is crucial to distinguish between criticism of Israeli policies and support for\u200b terrorism.\u2064 It is possible to have legitimate concerns about\u2062 the Israeli government&#8217;s treatment\u200b of \u200dPalestinians and its policies\u200d in \u2063the occupied territories without endorsing violence. Engaging \u200cin peaceful dialogue, \u2062advocating for political \u200csolutions, \u200cand \u200dpromoting \u2064understanding and coexistence should be \u200cthe \u200bpreferred methods of addressing\u200b these concerns.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, by rallying in support of terrorism, these activists \u2064are only perpetuating the cycle \u200dof violence and\u200c hatred. Instead of bringing about positive change, their actions further divide communities and \u200dhinder the prospects for peace. Genuine peace can only be achieved \u2062through dialogue, negotiation, and\u200d mutual understanding.<\/p>\n<p>It is also important to \u200crecognize the impact\u200c of such\u200c rallies on Jewish \u2062communities, both locally and globally. By publicly supporting terrorist \u200dattacks on \u2064Israel, these activists \u2062are promoting hostility and animosity towards Jewish people.\u2062 This \u2062contributes to a climate of fear and discrimination, reinforcing harmful stereotypes \u2064and prejudices.<\/p>\n<p>It is essential for societies\u200c to condemn all \u200cforms \u200bof\u2063 terrorism and violence, regardless of the cause or the perpetrators. This includes\u200b denouncing terrorist\u200d attacks targeting Israeli civilians, \u2064as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/presidents-of-brazil-and-el-salvador-back-joe-rogan\/\" title=\"Presidents of Brazil and El Salvador Back Joe Rogan\">condemning attacks<\/a> \u2063on Palestinians by extremist Israeli individuals or groups. Support for peace and justice should not\u200b be selective; it should be universal.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the \u200drecent rally in Philadelphia organized \u2064by anti-Israel activists to support the\u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/putin-fumes-at-underlings-about-second-crimea-bridge-attack\/\" title=\"Putin angrily confronts subordinates over 'second' Crimea bridge attack.\">terrorist\u2063 attack<\/a> on Israel\u200d is deeply concerning. Endorsing violence and terrorism only perpetuates the cycle of hatred and \u2064undermines genuine efforts towards\u2062 peace and justice. It is crucial to \u200dengage in constructive dialogue, promote understanding, and work towards political solutions rather than resorting to violence. All forms\u200b of terrorism and violence\u2064 should be unequivocally condemned, regardless \u200cof the circumstances.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Around 220 people gathered in Philadelphia&#8217;s Rittenhouse Square for an &#8220;emergency solidarity rally&#8221; organized by the Philly Palestine Coalition. 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