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Montreal Protesters Hang Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir, Trump Effigies, Prompting Probe

5/27/2026

Summary

Story summary

Protesters hung effigies of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, and President Donald Trump from nooses in Montreal, prompting police unit to investigate after the footage was posted.
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar called it horrific and said it showed antisemitic incitement in Canada.
Party leader Pierre Poilievre denounced them as cowards and noted B’nai B’rith Canada’s count of 6,800 antisemitic incidents in 2025, a 9.4% rise from 2024.

History

Historical Context

On October 27 2018, Robert Bowers opened fire on Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life synagogue, killing 11 worshippers—the deadliest attack on a U.S. Jewish community—and sparked vigils. The shooting came after a broader surge in antisemitic activity following the 2017 Charlottesville rally. Israeli officials, including Naftali Bennett, visited the site, and landmarks such as Eiffel Tower dimmed their lights.

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Story summary

Protesters hung effigies of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, and President Donald Trump from nooses in Montreal, prompting police unit to investigate after the footage was posted.
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar called it horrific and said it showed antisemitic incitement in Canada.
Party leader Pierre Poilievre denounced them as cowards and noted B’nai B’rith Canada’s count of 6,800 antisemitic incidents in 2025, a 9.4% rise from 2024.

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