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Chabad House in Phuket cancels Rosh Hashanah event following protests

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  • The Times of Israel Israel · Centre · Seth Klarman (majority backer)
  • The Jerusalem Post Israel · Centre-right · Mirkaei Tikshoret (Eli Azur)

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A Rosh Hashanah event planned for hundreds of Israelis at the Chabad House and a nearby hotel in Phuket was cancelled or altered following security concerns and protests. Approximately 500 people marched from Patong Beach toward the site, carrying signs reading "SAVE PHUKET NO ISRAEL" and chanting slogans such as "Free Palestine." Thai authorities had previously rejected a petition from a local group called "Save Phuket" to cancel the event, though they had approved the gathering with certain restrictions.

Protest organizers described the action as a step to protect Thai traditions and customs from disturbances by foreigners. However, reports indicate that some protests carried antisemitic undertones. One message from organizers stated that Jewish attendees were staying inside their mansions and would not go outside. While a center lean source noted the cancellation was due to concerns from Israeli security officials, a center right source provided more detail on the specific slogans used and the organizers' attempts to justify the protest as a protection of local customs.

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This source focused on the role of Israeli security officials in the decision to cancel the event.
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This source emphasized the antisemitic nature of the protesters' language and their attempts to whitewash those sentiments as cultural protection.

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