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Chabad Phuket Cancels Rosh Hashanah Dinner After Security Request

By Drooid · Sep 12, 2026, 6:34 AM UTC · How we work

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Chabad House Cancels Dinner

Thailand's Chabad House in Phuket canceled the Rosh Hashanah dinner after Israeli security officials requested it.
500 protesters gathered near the Chabad House, displaying “SAVE PHUKET NO ISRAEL” signs and chanting “Free Palestine” antisemitic language.
U.S. Envoy Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun said he is deeply concerned about rising antisemitic rhetoric in Thailand.
The State Department said it stays in close contact with Thai officials to protect the Jewish community during holidays.

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Chabad House Cancels Dinner

Thailand's Chabad House in Phuket canceled the Rosh Hashanah dinner after Israeli security officials requested it.
500 protesters gathered near the Chabad House, displaying “SAVE PHUKET NO ISRAEL” signs and chanting “Free Palestine” antisemitic language.
U.S. Envoy Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun said he is deeply concerned about rising antisemitic rhetoric in Thailand.
The State Department said it stays in close contact with Thai officials to protect the Jewish community during holidays.

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