Talia Giles
Talia Giles spoke at and participated in multiple pro-terror rallies 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, Talia Giles’s LinkedIn profile said Giles studied at Arcadia University in Glenside, Pennsylvania, from 2014 to 2018.
Date: October 15, 2023
Organizers: Temple SJP: a chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), Philly Palestine Coalition (PPC), Palestinian Youth Movement (PYM)
Location: Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA
Event Flyer: Instagram
On October 15, 2023, anti-Israel groups held a pro-Hamas rally in Philadelphia where protesters chanted in support of terrorism and called for Israel’s destruction. Susan Abulhawa, a local anti-Israel activist, equated Israel with Nazi Germany. Her statement was met with cheers. She also denied the Hamas war crimes of October 7, 2023, earlier in her speech.

Date: December 11, 2023
Organizers: Philly Palestine Coalition (PPC)
Location: Washington Square Park, Philadelphia, PA
Event Flyer: Instagram
On December 11, 2023, the PPC organized a rally in Philadelphia’s Washington Square Park, where participants condemned politicians who expressed support for Israel in its war against Hamas. The rally took place during U.S. President Joe Biden’s visit to the city. Protesters referred to President Biden as “Genocide Joe.”
Rami Ibrahim, who goes by the nickname "Son of Palestine," spoke [00:10:20] at the rally, where he glorified [00:13:29] Hamas. Other speakers accused Israel of murdering children and perpetrating “genocidal attacks.”
Another speaker led rally-goers in the pro-terror chant: "Resistance is justified when people are occupied!" and in the call for Israel’s destruction: “From The River to the Sea, Palestine will be free!” Speakers urged people to “shut down” the United States “until Palestine is free.”

Date: March 2, 2024
Organizers: PSL Philly: a chapter of the Party for Socialism & Liberation (PSL)
Location: City Hall, Philadelphia, PA
Event Flyer: Instagram
On March 2, 2024, PSL Philly and other anti-Israel organizations held an anti-Israel protest at Philadelphia’s City Hall. Protesters also blocked traffic on the Benjamin Franklin Bridge going between Philadelphia and New Jersey.
