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City of Philadelphia distances itself from third annual Palestinian Day of Solidarity

The decision comes after a month of tense deliberations in which city officials tried to postpone the Nov. 29 celebration and also withdraw the city’s involvement.

Jude Husein (center) speaks during the second annual International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People in Philadelphia, which took place in front of the Municipal Services Building, in 2022.
Jude Husein (center) speaks during the second annual International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People in Philadelphia, which took place in front of the Municipal Services Building, in 2022.Read moreHeather Khalifa / Staff Photographer