Rochester, N.Y. The 2023 Witness Palestine Festival, hosted by the Little Theatre, has been postponed, according to organizers, as the Israel-Hamas war rages on
The Little Theatre, located at 240 East Avenue in Rochester, postponed the 2023 Witness Palestine Festival because of safety concerns amid the Israel-Hamas war. Israel orders evacuation of 28 villages near northern border with Lebanon as tensions with Hezbollah escalate
The decision was reportedly made by the Little Theatre in consultation with festival organizers, who cite safety concerns and say they "unequivocally condemn violence against any and all civilians."The full statement from the Little Theatre reads: The 2023 Witness Palestine Festival, hosted at the Little Theatre, has been postponed. After serious discussion, this decision was made by the Little Theatre, in consultation with festival organizers.
The Little has hosted this festival for 12 years, but due to safety concerns for festival organizers, Little patrons and staff, the decision has been made to postpone. The Little supports the Jewish and Palestinian communities, both in Rochester and worldwide. We unequivocally condemn violence against any and all civilians.
Witness Palestine is an event programmed and organized by a third-party. According to festival organizers, The Witness Palestine Film Festival is a project of Rochester Witness for Palestine, which seeks peace for the people of Palestine wherever they may be. The Witness Palestine Festival Committee includes community members involved in interfaith and Palestinian solidarity work.
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