Pro-Israel rally plans on blocking Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn

FILE – NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 8: A person holds an Israeli flag as opposing groups protest near the Israeli consulate on October 8, 2023 in New York City. On October 7, the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel from Gaza by land, sea, and air, killing over 600 people and wounding more than 2000. According to reports, Israeli soldiers and civilians have also been kidnapped by Hamas and taken into Gaza. The attack prompted a declaration of war by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and ongoing retaliatory strikes by Israel on Gaza killing hundreds. (Photo by Adam Gray/Getty Images)

by: Jonathan Rizk

Posted: Oct 9, 2023 / 04:50 PM EDT

Updated: Oct 9, 2023 / 04:50 PM EDT

CROWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. (PIX11) — A “Prayer for Israel” rally is planned for Monday night in Brooklyn, according to organizers.

The rally will start at 7 p.m. and is expected to block the Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn, according to organizers. They will start with a vigil for the people who lost their lives and provide support and solidarity for those under attack in Israel, organizers said.

The rally comes three days after the militant group launched an attack on Israel, leaving more than 1,600 people dead.

New York City is home to the largest Jewish population outside of Israel, with about 2 million Jewish people living in the city and surrounding areas.

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