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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


Jewish student seeks over $1 million from TMU for alleged antisemitism

The Plaintiff alleges the university led to a toxic, antisemitic learning and working environment and wrongfully dismissed her from employment at TMU.

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

Swastika drawn on poster of baby and other Hamas hostages in Toronto park

"Such vile and callous acts of antisemitism are not acceptable anywhere," said The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs in a social media post on Tuesday. "This hate has to stop!"

Swastika drawn on poster of nine-month old Kfir Bibas, who was take hostage by Hamas.

Anti-Israel activists fling horse manure, attack Toronto police with pole

The pro-Palestinian organizations alleged that the police had used unnecessary force against protesters.

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

Hate crimes skyrocket by 93% in Toronto following October 7

Anti-Jewish targeted hate crimes have risen drastically in Tronto since the start of 2024 and since the October 7 Hamas perpetrated massacre. 989 hate crime calls have been reported.

 PROTESTERS WAVE Palestinian flags outside the US Consulate in Toronto last month. Among the protesters are the anti-Israel Jewish sect Neturei Karta.

WATCH: Toronto man smashes menorah light fixture

In a video released by police, the suspect is seen walking past the Jewish display, reaching out, and snapping one of the branches of the menorah.

 The National Menorah is illuminated after a lighting ceremony in Washington.

Toronto: Three arrested as protesters clash at synagogue, calls for intifada

Counter-protesters had gathered outside the synagogue in defense of the site and event, waving Canadian, Israeli, and Iranian monarchy flags.

 Display of hate on the streets of Toronto during the 2023 Al Quds Day

Toronto city workers tear down baby hostage Kfir Bibas poster in park

The city said it would take greater care with such interactions, but it is unclear if bylaws for postering were violated

  Toronto municipal workers remove a  missing persons posters of Israeli hostage Kfir Bibas

Man told to leave Toronto basketball game for wearing ‘free our hostages’ shirt

On Thursday's Raptors match in Toronto, a spectator was asked to leave for wearing a sweatshirt saying: "free our hostages"

 Feb 10, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; The Toronto Raptors starting lineup is introduced prior to the start of game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Scotiabank Arena

Toronto graffiti curses Zionists, calls for 'political assassinations and 'murder'

The graffiti was "threatening and blatantly antisemitic," said Vuong, and the call for violence led him to report it to the Toronto Police as a hate-motivated crime.

 ANTISEMITIC VERBIAGE and images, from earlier this year

Toronto police arrest man for death threats against hospital protesters

Paul Scoffield, 49, was arrested on Friday and charged with uttering threats to cause death. He appeared before the court on the same day.

 Paramedics enter their ambulance parked at Mount Sinai Hospital as the city enters the first day of a renewed coronavirus disease (COVID-19) lockdown due to a spike in cases in Toronto, Ontario, Canada November 23, 2020.