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2,000 Activists Gather in Beverly Hills to Support Israel
The boisterous, flag-waving crowd composed of Israelis, American Jews, Christians and non-Jews of various denominations, was addressed by community and political leaders, writers, activists and political commentators.
Photo by Harvey Farr
Under the banner of United Against Antisemitism, about 2,000 activists gathered in the heart of Beverly Hills on Sunday May 23 to show support for Israel amid the recent war that saw upwards of 4,000 rockets fired from Gaza on Israeli cities and towns before a ceasefire was declared on May 20.
The boisterous, flag-waving crowd composed of Israelis, American Jews, Christians and non-Jews of various denominations, was addressed by community and political leaders, writers, activists, political commentators as well as a pro-Israel teenager and former Miss Iraq, Sarah Idan.
While rockets rain on Israel, hundreds rally in Los Angeles to support Jewish state
While rockets rain on Israel, hundreds rally in Los Angeles to support Jewish state
“We are here for Israel’s right to defend itself. We are here to say no to terror. We will stand united in support of Israel,” declared Guy Bachar, chairman of the Israeli-American Council.
By Harvey Farr
Pro-Israel demonstrators in front of the Federal Building in Los Angeles on May 12, 2021. Photo by Harvey Farr.
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(May 13, 2021 / Jewish Journal) More than 600 pro-Israel demonstrators gathered on Wednesday at the Federal Building in Los Angeles to show their support for Israel in the midst of the worst Israel-Palestinian confrontation since 2014. The rally was one of 18 held simultaneously across the United States.