The city's lead attorney, meanwhile, says no decisions have been finalized over how $500,000 set aside for the fund will be used.
The Hilton Houston Post Oak by the Galleria was going to host the Seize the Moment US Campaign for Palestinian Rights National Conference from Oct. 27 to Oct. 29.Published:will no longer be held at a Houston hotel where it was scheduled to take place later this month.The hotel cited concerns for its team members and guests for calling it off.
Several speakers were scheduled to show up for the conference, including journalist and academic Marc Lamont Hill, Rep. Rashida Tlaib and senior staff attorney Daila Shamas. The conference was to be moderated by Rasha Mubarak., formerly Twitter, Tuesday night, about the cancellation, saying it was the right thing for the hotel to do:"Hilton Hotels in Houston was correct to pull the plug on the U.S. Campaign for Palestine Rights event hosted by Hamas supporters.
, a gun pointed at protesters in Pennsylvania, vandalism at synagogues and harassment of staff at a Palestinian restaurant all are raising fears that the war between Israel and Hamas is sparking violence in the United States. “We have a two-pronged threat to American faith communities,” said Brian Levin, founding director of the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism at California State University, San Bernadino.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Houston hotel cancels US Campaign for Palestinian Rights national conference due to safety concernsAldine ISD wanted to seize the land for parking next to the district's football stadium that's under construction.
Read more »
Things you probably don't need to pay for in your homeWoman frustrated after paying $500 for home warranty
Read more »
Houston Muslim and Palestinian community demand end to violence in GazaHouston's Muslim community is demanding the violence in Gaza to end following the hospital blast that killed thousands of people.
Read more »
Houston's Zoo Lights tickets are now available through Houston Zoo's websiteThe Houston Zoo will kick off their Zoo lights and transformed into a winter wonderland for the 12th year.
Read more »
Firefighters rescue kittens accidentally buried alive at Houston apartment complexHOUSTON - A litter of kittens were rescued after being accidently buried alive at an apartment complex on Houston's North Side.Houston Fire Department was call
Read more »
One charge dropped against Houston Rockets player accused of beating, choking girlfriend at New York hotelKevin Porter, Jr. was charged with assault and strangulation after New York police said he hit his girlfriend multiple times and put his hands around her neck.
Read more »