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Toronto mayoral candidate accused of praising Hamas after October 7, comparing Netanyahu to Hitler

Toronto mayoral candidate Bahira Abdulsalam faces disciplinary proceedings over her social media posts concerning Israel and Hamas.

Toronto mayoral candidate Dr. Bahira Abdulsalam at a protest in Toronto in July.
AVI NESHER (left) directs Shalom Michaelshwilli and Magi Azarzar in ‘Our Loves.’

Israeli film about October 7 selected for Toronto International Film Festival despite boycott

Illustrative: Police officers stand guard at the site of a deadly shooting at a salsa-themed street festival in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, July 11, 2026.

Muslim Toronto Police officers face penalty after October 7 comments in podcast

Illustrative: Protesters march out of Kings College Circle after leaving a pro-Palestinian student encampment at the University of Toronto.

Toronto pro-Palestinian protesters march near Jewish care facility after kosher bakery shooting


Toronto Walk for Israel: Why Did Canada’s politicians stay away? - opinion

Olivia Chow, mayor of Toronto, with the largest Jewish community in the country, did not attend the event.

 THE UJA Federation of Greater Toronto holds the Walk with Israel last month. No senior political figure, whether at the city, provincial, or federal level was present, not even the Toronto mayor, says the writer.

Thousands take to Toronto in Giant Walk for Israel, surpassing even NYC parade

"The strong turnout reflects our shared commitment to Israel and the strength of our diverse community here in Toronto."

Thousands take to Toronto in Giant Walk for Israel, May, 2025.

University of Toronto Faculty Association votes to divest from Israel

The motion claimed that the divestment in Israel should occur in line with the university's current divestment from Russia.

 Pro-Palestinian protesters and their supporters hold a graduation ceremony in honour of those in Gaza at the University of Toronto on their first day of convocation in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, June 3, 2024.

Landmark Toronto kosher pizzeria broken into on Passover

A Kosher pizzeria in Toronto and another Jewish-owned business was broken into with local politicians alleging an antisemitic motivation.

 The entrance of Jewish-owned pizzeria My Zaidy's Pizza, in Toronto

Ontario man convicted of advocating for genocide runs for parliament

Leslie Bory, convicted of promoting genocide against Jews, is running for office in the upcoming Canadian election.

The moon rises over the Toronto city skyline as seen from Milton, Ontario

Toronto man: 'I'm going to plant a bomb in every synagogue in Toronto'

“I know when I'm going to die because I'm going to plant a bomb in every synagogue in Toronto,” Waisuddin Akbari allegedly said.

 People carry a Palestinian flag during a rally in front of City Hall in Toronto, Ontario, Canada October 9, 2023.

Jewish-owned Toronto cafe's windows smashed twice in one week

Goldstruck Coffee was targeted for the third time this year, as leaders link the attacks to rising hate and vow accountability.

 Jewish-owned Toronto cafe's windows smashed twice in one week @goldstruckcoffee

Toronto warns against terrorist flags as cities brace for Al Quds Day

"Palestine resists, Zionism ceases to Exist," read a March 6 advertisement for a Toronto march.

A protester waves an Iranian flag, Yemeni flag and a Palestinian flag as people attend the annual al-Quds Day, in London, Britain, March 23, 2025

Toronto man charged with advocating genocide, antisemitic arson, vandalism, and other hate crimes

A Toronto man faces rare charges of advocating genocide, along with arson and antisemitic vandalism, in a series of attacks targeting the Jewish community.

 A Jewish-owned business in Toronto, Canada that was targeted in an antisemitic attack.

Canada holds national antisemitism forum amid rising anti-Jewish incidents

Canadian ministers and Attorney-General met and discussed with provincial and municipal officials, law enforcement and prosecutorial representatives, and Jewish community leaders.

 MONTREAL, CANADA - OCTOBER 13: People attend a Pro-Palestinian demonstration with Palestinian flags and banners as they march from downtown Montreal to the Consulate General of Israel in support of Palestinians in Montreal, Canada on October 13, 2023.