Jason Bixon

Date: October 8, 2023

Organizers: Philly Palestine Coalition (PPC), Temple SJP: a chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP)

Location: Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA

On October 8, 2023, the day after Hamas terrorists murdered nearly 1,200 Israelis and kidnapped over 250, anti-Israel groups in Philadelphia held an “Emergency Solidarity Rally.” Chants during the march to the rally featured various calls for Israel’s destruction and celebrations of Hamas terrorism using the euphemism “resistance.”

At the rally, activist Romance Albarqawi said during her speech: “What we saw yesterday morning was decolonization taking place!” and: “The resistance is justified!” Workers World Party activist Michael Wilson later said: “I think that we should all give an applaud right now to Hamas for a job well done!” Rally participants cheered in response to both speakers.