Bangkok Post
Phuket Jewish New Year event cancelled on security grounds
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A Jewish New Year celebration in Phuket was cancelled at the last minute on Friday evening because of concerns raised by Israeli security officials, organisers said.
Key facts
- The decision was taken as an estimated 500 people gathered about 500 metres from the Chabad House in the Patong area for a rally organised by a group calling itself Save Phuket.
- A Jewish New Year celebration in Phuket was cancelled at the last minute on Friday evening because of concerns raised by Israeli security officials, organisers said.
- Organisers of the Rosh Hashana observance had originally expected more than 1,000 people to take part at two venues: the Chabad House and a local hotel
- After consultations with Phuket officials about security, they agreed to scale back the event to about 700 people at the Chabad House only.
Summary
The decision was taken as an estimated 500 people gathered about 500 metres from the Chabad House in the Patong area for a rally organised by a group calling itself Save Phuket.
Participants carried signs reading “Save Phuket No Israel”, and chants of “Free Palestine” were heard at the rally.