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id: e63fc54878
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-08 18:23 EST
updated: 2026-11-09 12:47 EST
status: reported
outlets: 3
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# Hundreds boycotted Jewish-owned restaurants in Rittenhouse — and were met by hundreds of counter-protesters

Police said there were roughly 300 pro-Palestinian demonstrators, including 200 on bikes, and 200 pro-Israeli counter-protesters.

Section: [Public Safety](/philadelphia/section/safety.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [6abc Action News](https://6abc.com/post/boycott-bike-ride-pro-palestinian-protest-targets-jewish-owned-restaurants-rittenhouse-square/20024381/), 2026-11-08 18:23 EST: Boycott Bike Ride: Pro-Palestinian protest targets Jewish-owned restaurants near Rittenhouse Square
- [CBS Philadelphia](https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/video/3-arrests-made-after-hundreds-gathered-at-bike-ride-boycott-of-jewish-owned-businesses-in-philly/), 2026-11-08 19:51 EST: 3 arrests made after hundreds gathered at bike ride boycott of Jewish-owned businesses in Philly
- [PhillyVoice](https://www.phillyvoice.com/boycott-ride-jewish-businesses-counter-protest/?utm_source=news&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site), 2026-11-09 12:47 EST: Hundreds boycotted Jewish-owned restaurants in Rittenhouse — and were met by hundreds of counter-protesters

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