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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


CAM Launches Mezuzah Challenge After Toronto Antisemitism Vandalism

This challenge was launched after Mezuzahs were torn from Toronto seniors’ home in ‘vile act of antisemitism’

Nailing mezuzah to the door of a synagogue

Toronto mayor condemns mezuzah thefts from Jewish seniors as ‘vile antisemitism’

Many tenants are older, Russian-speaking Jews who use a small synagogue in the building. He added that the mezuzahs had been firmly affixed to the doorframes, requiring effort to remove.

Pro-Palestinian protestors wave flags and signs in Toronto, Ontario, on September 10, 2025. (illustrative)

'Don't drive Jews': Jewish ex-Miss Slovakia Miriam Mattova kicked out of Toronto Uber - interview

"At that moment, I chose to step out of the car, not out of fear but out of clarity. When someone reveals open discrimination, there is no reason to remain in that space," Mattova explained.

 Canadian-Slovakian model Miriam Mattova.

Anti-Israel protester attempts to take Toronto officer's weapon at panel with Israeli politicians

Thomas Zinderdine was charged with assaulting and disarming an officer and uttering threats. He and his fellow 21-year-old activist were also charged with criminal harassment.

Pro-Palestinian protestors wave flags and signs in Toronto, Ontario, on September 10, 2025. (illustrative)

Ontario police raids arrest anti-Israel activists who blockaded, damaged property at defense expo

The police arrested five people in relation to blockading and property damage totaling $32,000 at an October defense exposition.

Police officers keep watch over a situation during a demonstration march on April 21, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario. Protesters demanded a ceasefire in the current conflict in the Gaza Strip.

Second 'noxious substance' attack on Toronto pro-Palestinian activists in two weeks

A 59-year-old man was charged with assault with a weapon and administering a noxious substance.

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

A comical series of bureaucratic frustration: Effi Frohwein's aliyah story

After Oct. 7, I had in mind that I want to be with my family, meaning Am Yisrael in Eretz Yisrael

FROHWEIN FAMILY (from L): Effi, Zachy, Koby, Hilary, Mikayla.

Toronto police arrest SJP activist for storming IDF veterans' speaking tour

Qabil Ibrahim allegedly used a tool, a drill bit, to shatter an interior glass door being braced shut by one of the guest lecturers.

Protesters and counter protesters hold flags during a protest outside the screening of the documentary "The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue" about the surprise attack by Hamas on Israel, at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada September 10, 2025.

Canadian NDP leader condemns IDF veteran lecture tour, draws criticism for overlooking violence

McPherson said, 'It is utterly unacceptable for Canadian universities to provide a platform to members of a military force that is committing genocide.'

 Protesters hold Palestinian flags during a rally to call for a ceasefire, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas in Gaza, on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada March 9, 2024.

Toronto police seek suspect in antisemitic assault on Jewish man

A victim who was " identifiable as a person of Jewish faith" was walking on the sidewalk on September 27 when the suspect assaulted him.

Toronto police seek suspect in antisemitic assault.