Canada – Pro-Palestinian protesters prevent attendees from entering Israel speaking tour event

Montreal – Pro-Palestinian protesters blocked attendees from entering an event organized by Montreal’s Jewish community at the Federation CJA building Monday night.

Dozens of protesters waving Palestinian flags blocked the entrance of the Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce building. There was a heavy police presence in the area.

A promotional poster for the “Israeli Perspective Coming to Life” event says it was a speaking tour on the “fight against the delegitimization of Israel” involving three Israeli advocates.

The event was scheduled to be held from 7-9 p.m.

Joint statement with @FederationCJA
 
HAPPENING NOW: An aggressive and physically intimidating mob is surrounding the Jewish community's central building in Cote-des-Neiges. The demonstrators are attempting to block access to the building and are harassing those trying to enter.… pic.twitter.com/WH7IFuE5cI

— CIJA (@CIJAinfo) March 5, 2024

One attendee tells CityNews she arrived at 6:45 p.m. but was never allowed in. Others who were already inside were allegedly there until 11 p.m., at which point they were escorted out.

The event was initially going to be held at Concordia University but was later moved to Federation CJA.

Some protesters were reportedly detained by Montreal police.