Anti-Israel protest in Thailand causes Chabad to cancel Rosh Hashanah meal
A Rosh Hashanah meal for hundreds of Israelis in Phuket, Thailand, was disrupted following an anti-Israel protest. Organizers of the protest cited the protection of local traditions, though reports indicate the presence of antisemitic rhetoric.
Why it matters
The event underscores rising international tensions and the impact of geopolitical conflicts on religious gatherings abroad.
The Rosh Hashanah meal planned for Friday evening at the Chabad House in Phuket for hundreds of Israelis will not be held in its original format following a heated anti-Israel protest near the site.Protesters gathered in the area for several hours and chanted slogans, including “Free Palestine.”The event was originally planned for around 1,000 participants at the Chabad House and a nearby hotel and was expected to continue until midnight. Thai authorities approved the gathering with certain restrictions after a local group called “Save Phuket” petitioned to cancel the event over security concerns, but they rejected the request.The protest took place Friday, with Thai media reporting that more than 500 people marched from Patong Beach toward the Chabad House while carrying signs reading “SAVE PHUKET NO ISRAEL.” Local police were deployed to the area following the demonstration.The protest organizers later issued a more…
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