Vancouver police planning for protests on Oct. 7 anniversary [Video]

Vancouver police have deployed extra resources in anticipation of multiple protests planned for Oct. 7.

“You will see a significant and visible police presence throughout our city,” said Vancouver Police Department Chief Adam Palmer. “We’ll also be working behind the scenes with officers that you will not see to assess and reassess potential risks.”

Oct. 7 marks one year since Hamas’ attack on Israel, killing approximately 1,200 people and kidnapping hundreds more. The attack resulted in Israel’s invasion of the Gaza Strip and a war that is still ongoing.

The events in the Middle East have sparked numerous protests in Vancouver and across B.C.

“We’ve seen violence, hostility, assaults on police officers and members of the public, and incidents of hate during some of these events,” said Palmer.

The VPD has set up additional cameras at Jewish places of worship and has activated its mobile command centre at Vancouver’s Jewish …