Overview
On October 7, 2023, the State of Israel suffered the worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust. Hamas terrorists, joined by thousands of armed Gazan civilians, breached Israel’s border and carried out a slaughter that included mass rape, mutilation, beheadings, and the kidnapping of 251 hostages. This was not a military operation—it was a genocidal rampage, premeditated and executed with the help of Islamic Jihad, UNRWA operatives, and even some journalists embedded in the terror networks. Ordinary Gazans looted homes, kidnapped civilians, and proudly participated in the bloodshed.
On October 8, just 24 hours after this atrocity, global celebrations erupted. University campuses across the United States and Europe hosted “victory” rallies. Cities from London to New York saw mobs cheering Hamas, waving terrorist flags, and calling for the extermination of Israel. These weren’t fringe events—they were public, organized, and applauded by many in academia, media, and so-called human rights groups. The message was clear: they were not mourning the massacre—they were endorsing it.
Since then, physical safety for Jews and pro-Israel advocates has changed completely. Being visibly Jewish, wearing an Israeli flag, or speaking Hebrew in public has become a risk in many Western cities. Rallies in support of Israel are regularly met with hostile mobs, while terror-aligned protests are permitted, even protected, as they chant for genocide and the annihilation of the Jewish state.
This guide exists because we are living in a world where supporting Israel is now dangerous, and ignoring that reality is reckless. Whether you’re organizing a peaceful rally, attending one, walking near an enemy demonstration, or just going about your day on a hostile university campus, you need to think about your safety. You are not paranoid. You are a target.
Physical safety is the frontline of Hasbara today. Our mission to speak truth must go hand-in-hand with protecting our people. When we are prepared—mentally, physically, and strategically—we don’t just survive. We stand tall, we speak louder, and we show the world that terror will not silence us.