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Pro-Israel Event in Toronto Erupts Amid Tensions

11/7/2025

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A pro-Israel event in Toronto became violent when about 40 masked anti-Israel activists stormed the venue, injuring one speaker and damaging property.
The incident followed Mayor Olivia Chow's remarks about "the genocide in Gaza," which faced backlash from Jewish groups.
The event, organized by Students Supporting Israel, was relocated off campus for safety.
Despite the violence, speaker Jonathan Karten intends to persist in advocating for Jewish voices on campuses.
Toronto police reported a 41% decline in antisemitic incidents compared to the previous year.

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A pro-Israel event in Toronto became violent when about 40 masked anti-Israel activists stormed the venue, injuring one speaker and damaging property.
The incident followed Mayor Olivia Chow's remarks about "the genocide in Gaza," which faced backlash from Jewish groups.
The event, organized by Students Supporting Israel, was relocated off campus for safety.
Despite the violence, speaker Jonathan Karten intends to persist in advocating for Jewish voices on campuses.
Toronto police reported a 41% decline in antisemitic incidents compared to the previous year.