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Toronto Police under fire for allowing pro-Palestine protesters to march past Jewish institutions

One week ago, Toronto police Deputy Chief Frank Barredo announced a new ban on pro-Palestinian demonstrations in Jewish residential areas of the city.

AL-QUDS DAY protesters march through the streets in Toronto, Ontario, on March 14, 2026.
Toronto police stand watch near the Al-Quds day protest in Toronto, Ontario, on March 14, 2026.

Toronto Police to deploy armed officers, bans pro-Palestinian protests in Jewish areas

People gather in support of Palestinians as the Palestinian flag flies at Toronto’s City Hall, after Canada officially recognised the Palestinian state in September, in Toronto, Ontario Canada, November 17, 2025.

In aftermath of synagogue shootings, Canada pledges $10m. to Jewish safety, community protection

Stones of remembrance are place in front of Bondi Pavilion at Bondi Beach on January 22, 2026 in Sydney, Australia.

'Canada could face own Bondi Beach,' Haskel warns following Toronto synagogue shootings - interview


Dr. David Gryn: The Canadian doctor in Israel with inspiring optimism

Dr. David Gryn: “I feel satisfaction living here, raising my family and seeing my family thrive here. There is a sense of eternal continuity.”

 Dr. David Gryn

Over 100 Canadian Jewish institutions, synagogues, targeted in mass bomb threat

Thornhill MP Melissa Lantsman and Eglinton-Lawrence MP Marco Mendicino gave estimates on social media that between 100-125 Jewish institutions were targeted in the mass bomb threat.

 A police officer guards the front gate to Rideau Hall, and the grounds where Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau lives in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. July 2, 2020.

Activists praise Ismail Haniyeh at Montreal, Toronto rallies

During the "night of rage" event later that evening, speakers said that they would never recognize Israel and glorified Haniyeh and other terrorists who died fighting against Israel.

 Protesters embrace as they leave a pro-Palestinian student encampment at the University of Toronto after an Ontario judge ordered pro-Palestinian protesters to leave their two-month-old encampment, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, July 3, 2024.

Toronto police seek Scream mask vandal for anti-Israel graffiti at Jewish sites

In footage released by police, a person in a Ghostface mask spray painted a sign before fleeing the scene. The suspect is the lone suspect in several incidents in the cities of Vaughan and Markham.

Culprit enters the premises of a Toronto synagogue that they allegedly vandalized.

Toronto synagogue, school signs set on fire

Signs at a synagogue and Jewish school in Toronto were set on fire Wednesday, suspected to be hate-motivated arsons by a motorcyclist.

 Screenshot of the suspect on his motocycle.

Toronto Jewish sites attacked: School bus burned, anti-Israel graffiti found

Arson and anti-Israel graffiti targeted Jewish sites in Toronto, including a school bus and community centers, sparking calls for action.

 Burned school bus in Toronto.

Terrorist guide taught in Toronto by PFLP-tied group

A Toronto seminar by Samidoun highlights the PFLP’s strategy for dismantling Israel, sparking controversy and protests. The PFLP is designated a terrorist organization in Canada.

 olice officers stand guard as supporters of a ceasefire in Gaza gather to protest near the venue of a Liberal Party fundraising rally featuring Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada,

PFLP-affiliated NGO Samidoun accounts removed from Instagram, Youtube

The latest Samidoun accounts, belonging to the Vancouver and Toronto chapters, were deleted around July 10 and last Tuesday, respectively.

 Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram apps are seen on a smartphone in this illustration taken, July 13, 2021

'All hands on deck': Anthony Housefather to combat Canada's Jew-hatred

Anthony Housefather’s appointment Friday came as Canada has seen a spike in violent antisemitism.

 Liberal MP and the House of Commons justice committee chair Anthony Housefather bangs a gavel to start the committee meeting in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada February 13, 2019.

Toronto synagogue pelted with stones, glass panels shattered

B'nai Brith Canada said that police were investigating the throwing of stones at the Pride of Israel Synagogue as a potential hate crime.

A window is pictured with the Star of David in a new synagogue in Cottbus, Germany