Coach USA is facing a class action lawsuit for allegedly failing to transport protesters to the March for Israel rally, with the plaintiff claiming religious discrimination. Doron Orbach, who is Jewish and Israeli, alleges that Coach USA drivers refused to pick up the scheduled passengers, resulting in a violation of civil and human rights. The lawsuit claims that the drivers staged a "sick out" as a coordinated effort to avoid transporting the predominantly Jewish or Israeli passengers. Orbach is seeking unspecified damages for the alleged discrimination. Coach USA denies involvement in the incident and states that they successfully transported passengers to the rally as planned.
Hundreds of Jewish people from metro Detroit were unable to join the March for Israel in Washington, D.C. due to bus drivers refusing to transport them from the airport to the protest. The drivers' walk-out was described as a deliberate and malicious act, although there was no obvious expression of antisemitism. Only about one-third of the metro Detroit contingent managed to attend the event, causing disappointment and frustration among the participants.
Tens of thousands of demonstrators are expected to gather at the National Mall in Washington, DC, for the "March for Israel," denouncing antisemitism and showing solidarity with Israel amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and a surge in antisemitic incidents in the US. The event, which has prompted heightened security measures, aims to condemn rising antisemitic violence, demand the release of hostages, and demonstrate support for Israel. The Department of Homeland Security has designated the march as a "Level 1" security event, the highest level, allowing for additional security measures. While there have been no credible threats identified, the public is urged to remain vigilant.
Thousands of Israel supporters gathered in Washington for the "March for Israel" rally, organized by the Jewish Federations of North America and the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations. The rally aimed to show support for Israel's military campaign against Hamas, demand the release of hostages held in Gaza, and condemn the rise in antisemitic incidents worldwide. The march comes as the war between Israel and Hamas enters its sixth week, with the Israeli military gaining control of key Hamas buildings. Antisemitic incidents in the US have spiked since the war began, and the Department of Homeland Security has designated the march as a high-risk security event. The Biden administration is pushing for a postwar plan that would allow the Palestinian Authority to govern Gaza, but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to retain control.
Tens of thousands of demonstrators are expected to gather on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., for the "March for Israel" rally, condemning rising antisemitism and showing support for Israel. The event comes amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, with calls for a cease-fire and efforts to release hostages. Organizers aim to highlight Israel's right to be free from violence and the right of Jewish communities worldwide to live free from hate. The rally has heightened security measures due to its large attendance, and speakers include political figures, celebrities, and family members of hostages. Antisemitic incidents have surged during the conflict, prompting concerns and calls for action.
Jewish organizations in the United States are planning a demonstration called the March for Israel on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, with tens of thousands expected to gather in solidarity with Israel's military campaign in Gaza. The rally is a response to critics of Israel and aims to show support for Israel's actions against Hamas. The event also intends to demonstrate unity in the face of rising antisemitic incidents in the country.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has designated the March for Israel in Washington, D.C., as a "Level 1" security event, indicating the highest risk assessment. While there is no specific, actionable threat to the event, the DHS and FBI warn that lone actors inspired by or reacting to the Israel-HAMAS conflict pose the most likely threat to Americans, particularly Jewish, Muslim, and Arab communities. The assessment highlights the increase in threats to these communities since the recent attacks in Israel and emphasizes the potential for violence in the United States. The DHS and FBI have issued a joint threat assessment to law enforcement agencies ahead of the event, noting that high-profile events like the March for Israel can attract individuals and groups interested in perpetrating targeted violence.
