Erin Connelly
Erin Connelly participated in an anti-Israel rally during Israel’s war against Hamas terrorists, launched after the October 7, 2023, terror attacks.
Hamas murdered nearly 1,200 Israelis and kidnapped hundreds more that day. For more information, see the Canary Mission page on Hamas.
As of January 2025, Erin Connelly's Instagram page said she worked as a hypnotherapist.
As of the same date, Erin Connelly's username on Bluesky read: "Erin ..."
The watermelon has been appropriated by anti-Israel activists as a symbol of Palestinian "resistance" to "Israeli occupation," as it shares the Pan-Arab colors. It gained popularity following the Hamas terror attacks of October 7, 2023.
Date: March 2, 2024
Organizers: PSL Pittsburgh: a chapter of the Party for Socialism & Liberation (PSL), Pittsburgh Palestine Coalition (PPC)
Location: Federal Building, Pittsburgh, PA
Event Flyer: Instagram
On March 2, 2024, PSL Pittsburgh, PPC and other anti-Israel organizations held an anti-Israel protest at the Federal Building in Pittsburgh, PA. Material promoting the event accused Israel of "Genocide" in Gaza during its war against Hamas terrorists.
At the protest, Erin Connelly could be seen holding a sign with a quote from and a picture of Aaron Bushnell.

