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Toronto Police Investigate Antisemitic Claims at Protest

8/26/2026

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Toronto Police Service opened an investigation into antisemitic speech at a Bathurst Street-Sheppard Avenue West protest.
University instructor Abbas Hamze repeated claims that Jews use black magic, rape, murder, and eat children.
CIJA, B’nai Brith Canada and Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Centre called the remarks antisemitic and demanded justice.
The suspect faces break-and-enter and release-order violation charges, with a court appearance set for August 20.

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Toronto Police Service opened an investigation into antisemitic speech at a Bathurst Street-Sheppard Avenue West protest.
University instructor Abbas Hamze repeated claims that Jews use black magic, rape, murder, and eat children.
CIJA, B’nai Brith Canada and Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Centre called the remarks antisemitic and demanded justice.
The suspect faces break-and-enter and release-order violation charges, with a court appearance set for August 20.