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Police investigating

Antisemitic signs at protest near Toronto Jewish community

Toronto police are investigating reports of antisemitic imagery displayed at a protest in the city’s Jewish community as Jewish leaders call for enforcement of Canada’s hate laws.

Antisemitic signs at protest near Toronto Jewish community

Western leaders warn:

'Israeli ground offensive in Lebanon will have consequences'

Leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy and the UK condemn Hezbollah attacks on Israel but warn that a major Israeli ground offensive in Lebanon could have severe consequences.

'Israeli ground offensive in Lebanon will have consequences'

Chikli urges Canadian PM to act after shootings at synagogues

Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Minister Amichai Chikli sent an urgent letter this week to the Prime Minister of Canada following spate of antisemitic violence.

Chikli urges Canadian PM to act after shootings at synagogues

Rabbi after synagogue shooting

'This is not the Canada we grew up in'

Rabbi Daniel Korobkin of Beth Avraham Yosef of Toronto, responds to the shooting attack on his synagogue, sharing with Arutz Sheva his frustrations and fears for the future of Jewish life in Canada.

'This is not the Canada we grew up in'

Canada allocates $10M to boost security at Jewish institutions

Canada will allocate $10 million to help Jewish institutions strengthen security after gunfire struck three Toronto-area synagogues.

Canada allocates $10M to boost security at Jewish institutions

Toronto Synagogue Shooting:

'Living our lives is the best revenge'

A member of one of the Toronto-area synagogues targeted in the past week says that the congregation has no intention of being driven away from their way of life.

'Living our lives is the best revenge'

Canadian MP slams PM Carney over Iran war stance

Canadian MP Melissa Lantsman, co-deputy leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, criticizes Prime Minister Mark Carney for retracting support for the US-Israeli campaign against Iran.

Canadian MP slams PM Carney over Iran war stance

Herzog 'alarmed' by antisemitic attacks in Toronto

President Isaac Herzog held a Zoom call with leaders of the Canadian Jewish community after a series of antisemitic shooting attacks on synagogues, Jewish institutions, and businesses in Toronto.

Herzog 'alarmed' by antisemitic attacks in Toronto

Two Canadian synagogues come under fire on Friday night

These incidents add to three additional shooting attacks carried out against Jewish institutions and institutions run by Jews during the past week.

Two Canadian synagogues come under fire on Friday night

Amid wave of antisemitism

Kosher restaurant vandalized in Montreal

Antisemitic incidents in Canada continue following the elimination of Iran’s Ali Khamenei, with vandalism in Montreal following shootings targeting a Jewish-owned restaurant and synagogue in Toronto.

Kosher restaurant vandalized in Montreal

Gunfire strikes Toronto synagogue during Purim celebrations

Police investigate suspected antisemitic attack after 12 bullets fired at Temple Emanu-El; no injuries reported.

Gunfire strikes Toronto synagogue during Purim celebrations

Canada sides with U.S. and Israel against Iran

Ottawa affirms Israel's right to self-defense, stresses that Iran is a central source of terrorism and instability, and commits to continuing sanctions.

Canada sides with U.S. and Israel against Iran

OpenAI employees warned about Canada shooting suspect months ago

ChatGPT company chose not to inform authorities about Jesse Van Rootselaar’s descriptions of violence in June 2025.

OpenAI employees warned about Canada shooting suspect months ago

Tailwinds for Canadian business aviation

Record demand and tax repeals signal new era for private sector

Tailwinds for Canadian business aviation

Canada ties Iran diplomacy to regime change

Canada’s foreign minister says Ottawa will not restore ties with Iran without regime change, as the US weighs possible military action.

Canada ties Iran diplomacy to regime change

Deadly Canada school shooting:

Suspect identified as 18-year-old woman

Police say 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar carried out Tuesday’s deadly school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, BC. Authorities have not determined the motive.

Suspect identified as 18-year-old woman

British Columbia, Canada:

10 dead, including suspect, in school shooting

A school shooting in Tumbler Ridge leaves ten dead, including the suspect. Two wounded airlifted to hospital.

10 dead, including suspect, in school shooting

The site that exposes IDF veterans in Canada

Shurat HaDin demands Stripe end payment processing services for site aimed at exposing IDF veterans and Canadian Jews to danger.

The site that exposes IDF veterans in Canada

Canada:

Jewish groups warn Carney after antisemitism envoy eliminated

Prime Minister Mark Carney replaces Canada’s antisemitism and Islamophobia envoys with a new national unity council, prompting Jewish groups to warn the government not to weaken efforts against rising antisemitism.

Jewish groups warn Carney after antisemitism envoy eliminated

Following anti-Israel pressure:

Israeli league cancels Canada tournament

The Israel Elite Hockey League said the Toronto event was delayed due to external factors, as claims emerge of pressure from anti-Israel activists.

Israeli league cancels Canada tournament

11 nations condemn demolition of UNRWA headquarters in Jerusalem

11 nations condemn Israel's demolition of UNRWA's Jerusalem headquarters, urging adherence to international law and calling for unimpeded humanitarian aid delivery to Gaza and Judea and Samaria.

11 nations condemn demolition of UNRWA headquarters in Jerusalem

Solidarity in Canada:

Christian journalist places mezuzah at his home's entrance

Canadian journalist Warren Kinsella, a Toronto resident and a Christian by faith, installed a mezuzah in his home as a sign of solidarity with the Jewish community in light of the rise in antisemitism.

Christian journalist places mezuzah at his home's entrance

Canada is learning what Israel learned a long time ago.

"Middle powers" like Canada and others are waking up to a world Israel encountered beginning decades ago. Israel might be blamed for collapsing the old order, but it simply outlived it. Opinion.

Canada is learning what Israel learned a long time ago.

North of Toronto

Teen arrested for antisemitic threats on Jewish sites

14‑year‑old boy from Newmarket, north of Toronto, arrested after police say he made antisemitic calls to Jewish institutions. He faces multiple charges.

Teen arrested for antisemitic threats on Jewish sites

Israeli comedian's Canada show marred by assault, detention

Guy Hochman underwent six hours of questioning at Toronto airport following anti-Israel org.'s complaints, and was later assaulted outside his show by a protester.

Israeli comedian's Canada show marred by assault, detention

Canada

Anti-Israel groups plan protest against comedian Guy Hochman

Pro-Palestinian organizations are calling for a protest against the appearance of Guy Hochman at the Jewish Federation of Toronto, claiming he was complicit in “genocide" against Palestinians.

Anti-Israel groups plan protest against comedian Guy Hochman

B’nai Brith to Canada:

'List Muslim Brotherhood chapters as terrorists'

B’nai Brith Canada urges Ottawa to designate three Muslim Brotherhood chapters as terrorist entities over support for Hamas, calling for action to match recent US and Argentine measures.

'List Muslim Brotherhood chapters as terrorists'

Air Canada drama:

Passengers heard screams and prevented a disaster

Before takeoff, Air Canada flight returns to terminal after passengers report screams and banging from beneath the cabin floor.

Passengers heard screams and prevented a disaster

Synagogue and mosque hit

Winnipeg man charged over hate‑related graffiti

Winnipeg man charged with 14 counts of mischief after hate‑related graffiti hit a synagogue, mosque, and other sites, as police investigate motive and consider possible hate‑crime charges.

Winnipeg man charged over hate‑related graffiti

Why Canadian Safe Demand Hit All-Time High in 2024

Canadian property values and security threats are driving record demand for professional-grade safes - and INKAS is expanding its entire product line to protect what matters most

Why Canadian Safe Demand Hit All-Time High in 2024

Winnipeg police investigate hate crime after synagogue vandalized

Winnipeg’s Shaarey Zedek synagogue vandalized with swastikas and hate graffiti, with police also recovering a suspicious item.

Winnipeg police investigate hate crime after synagogue vandalized

Afraid in Canada? Come to Tulsa

The Jewish community in Oklahoma is offering assistance to Canadian Jews affected by rising antisemitism, including legal support and help settling in the city of Tulsa.

Afraid in Canada? Come to Tulsa

Mezuzuahs ripped from Holocaust survivor's door in Toronto

Vandals tore Mezuzahs from the door of Holocaust survivor Nate Leipciger in a recent antisemitic incident in Toronto, the second such incident to take place recently.

Mezuzuahs ripped from Holocaust survivor's door in Toronto

Toronto:

Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt Boxing Day

Last week, protest demonstrations targeted the Indigo chain amid claims that the chain's Jewish owners made donations to lone soldiers in the IDF.

Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt Boxing Day

Western states condemn approval of new Judea, Samaria communities

A group of Western and allied countries condemned Israel’s approval of 19 new communities in Judea and Samaria, calling the move unilateral and harmful to regional stability and peace efforts.

Western states condemn approval of new Judea, Samaria communities

Canadian Prime Minister Carney bows down to terrorism

Does promoting a Palestinian Arab terror state constitute support for Israel or is it exactly bowing down to terrorism? Op-ed.

Canadian Prime Minister Carney bows down to terrorism

Canadian MPs denied entry at Allenby Crossing

Six Canadian parliament members who sought to enter the West Bank were denied access due to their ties to the "Canadian Muslim Voice" organization, which is designated as a terrorist group in Israel.

Canadian MPs denied entry at Allenby Crossing

After Sydney attack

Canada stands with Australia

Canadian PM Mark Carney condemns the antisemitic Hanukkah attack in Sydney, pledging solidarity. Toronto Police increases security for Jewish communities during the holiday.

Canada stands with Australia

Canada

Model considers move to Israel after antisemitic incident

Miriam Mattova speaks about the incident in which an Uber driver refused to drive her just because she is Jewish.

Model considers move to Israel after antisemitic incident

Antisemitism in Toronto:

Woman says Uber driver forced her out after learning she’s Jewish

Miriam Mattova says an Uber driver ordered her out after hearing she was Jewish, calling it a disturbing sign of rising antisemitism and urging the company to act decisively.

Woman says Uber driver forced her out after learning she’s Jewish

Canada removes Syria from terror list

Canada announced that Syria and the organization led by al-Julani were removed from its terror list, following similar moves by the U.S. and the United Kingdom.

Canada removes Syria from terror list

Free Palestine protesters storm debate on two-state solution

Anti-Israel groups in Canada tried to force entry to a debate in Toronto's Meridian Hall to stop former Israeli officials from presenting.

Free Palestine protesters storm debate on two-state solution

Toronto

Campaign targets 'war criminals' Olmert, Livni, and Shaked

Anti-Israel organizations are working to prevent the participation of former Israeli government officials in a discussion on the two-state solution scheduled to take place tomorrow in Toronto.

Campaign targets 'war criminals' Olmert, Livni, and Shaked

Canada

Another minor arrested on suspicion of planning an ISIS attack

In recent years, there has been a troubling rise in the number of minors involved in planning terrorist attacks in Canada, including against the Jewish community.

Another minor arrested on suspicion of planning an ISIS attack

MedEx expands to Canada alongside Nefesh B’Nefesh events

Over 500 attend MedEx Canada and “NBN On Tour” as Israel strengthens global outreach to Jewish professionals and future olim.

MedEx expands to Canada alongside Nefesh B’Nefesh events

Canadian intel chief warns: Jews are being targeted

Canadian intelligence chief expresses concern over growing terror threat towards Jewsh community, increasing attempts by youth to harm Jews.

Canadian intel chief warns: Jews are being targeted

Canada foiled Iranian assassination attempts, spy chief confirms

Canada’s spy agency foiled Iranian plots to kill regime critics and blocked Russian attempts to smuggle Canadian tech, CSIS chief Dan Rogers reveals in a rare public speech on national security threats.

Canada foiled Iranian assassination attempts, spy chief confirms

No ceasefire for antisemitism

Rioters disrupt IDF soldiers-students event in Canada

The organization 'Students Supporting Israel' held a meeting in Toronto between IDF soldiers and students. Rioters who heard about the meeting tried to break into the building.

Rioters disrupt IDF soldiers-students event in Canada

Watch:

Canadian mosque promotes BDS

MEMRI exposes a Windsor mosque’s BDS video urging boycotts of major brands and ending with graves of Hezbollah terrorists. The mosque has previously held memorials for Hamas and Hezbollah figures.

Canadian mosque promotes BDS

Trump hikes tariffs on Canada over 'fraudulent' Reagan ad

Trump hikes tariffs on Canada by 10% over ad by the Ontario government that misrepresented Reagan’s stance on tariffs.

Trump hikes tariffs on Canada over 'fraudulent' Reagan ad

Canada:

'Israeli PM will be arrested if he enters Canada'

Speaking to Bloomberg, Canadian PM Mark Carney said that if PM Netanyahu enters Canada, he will be arrested, according to his predecessor's commitment to the arrest warrants issued against Netanyahu by the ICC in The Hague.

'Israeli PM will be arrested if he enters Canada'

Pro-Hamas propaganda

Hackers breach Canadian airport, delay flights

Hackers hijack Kelowna Airport’s screens and speakers with pro-Hamas, anti-Trump messages, delaying flights and prompting investigations by Canadian authorities and strong condemnation from Jewish groups.

Hackers breach Canadian airport, delay flights

Landmark conviction:

Canadian man jailed over Holocaust denial

Resident of North Bay, Ontario, sentenced to nine months in jail - the first Canadian conviction for Holocaust denial - after posting dozens of antisemitic videos and inciting hate against Jews online.

Canadian man jailed over Holocaust denial

Sen. Graham:

So-called civilized world is rewarding modern day religious Nazis

South Carolina senator condemns UK, Australia, and Canada for recognizing a Palestinian state, warning the move legitimizes terrorism and endangers Israel’s security.

So-called civilized world is rewarding modern day religious Nazis

Despite pressure on the right

Netanyahu considering enacting only partial sovereignty

Israel is weighing partial sovereignty in Judea and Samaria after UK, Australia, and Canada recognized a Palestinian state; Netanyahu to consult President Donald Trump.

Netanyahu considering enacting only partial sovereignty

Netanyahu responds:

There will be no Palestinian state, we will respond soon

PM Netanyahu blasted the UK, Australia, and Canada for recognizing a Palestinian state, vowing it 'will not be created west of the Jordan' and pledging to strengthen Judea and Samaria.

There will be no Palestinian state, we will respond soon

Jerusalem Warns:

Palestinian recognition fuels Hamas, blocks peace

Israel's Foreign Ministry sharply rejected the recognition of a Palestinian state by the UK, Canada, and Australia, calling it a destabilizing move that rewards Hamas.

Palestinian recognition fuels Hamas, blocks peace

Abbas welcomes Palestinian state recognition

PA Chairman Abbas praised the decisions of Canada, the UK, and Australia to officially recognize a Palestinian state, calling the steps vital to advancing peace and implementing the two-state solution.

Abbas welcomes Palestinian state recognition

Israel Responds:

'There is neither a Palestinian state nor people'

Israeli ministers delivered scathing rebuttals to the announcements by Britain, Canada, and Australia that they now recognize a Palestinian state.

'There is neither a Palestinian state nor people'

A prize for terrorism:

Canada, UK, Australia announce recognition of Palestinian state

In a coordinated move, Canada, the UK and Australia formally recognised the State of Palestine, linking the decision to renewed efforts for a two-state solution.

Canada, UK, Australia announce recognition of Palestinian state