Phuket Chabad House cancels Rosh Hashanah meal following anti-Israel protest
The protest organizers tried to justify their actions by calling the protest “an important step in protecting the traditions and customs of the Thai people from disturbances by foreigners.”
An anti-Israel protest in Phuket thwarted a planned Rosh Hashanah meal at the Chabad House that was originally intended for around 1,000 people. The demonstration, which featured over 500 protesters chanting slogans like "Free Palestine" and carrying signs reading "SAVE PHUKET NO ISRAEL," took place on Friday. Thai authorities had initially approved the gathering, despite local group "Save Phuket" petitioning to cancel it due to security concerns.
Police were later deployed to the area following the protest. The organizers of the protest later issued a message containing antisemitic language, claiming they were protecting Thai traditions. This incident echoes recent protests in Thailand that have also contained antisemitic remarks. As of now, the situation remains uncertain, and there's no official confirmation of the cancellation of the Rosh Hashanah meal.
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