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Accusations Toronto Man Planned Nightmare Oct. 7 Anniversary Attack Prompt Warnings Over ‘Dangerous Trend of Terrorist Activity’ in Canada
Canada is becoming a "breeding ground" for some terrorists and a safe haven for others, leading Jewish organizations say, after the arrest of a Toronto-based terrorism suspect who authorities allege was en route to carry out the mass slaughter of Jewish people in New York City.
"We are seeing a dangerous trend of increased terrorist activity in this country, which is heightening safety concerns in the Jewish community at a time when it is already dealing with antisemitic attacks on its schools, synagogues and community centres," FSWC President and CEO Michael Levitt said in a statement. "Alarmingly, this latest incident once again raises questions about the rigorousness of our immigration process and vetting protocols. These questions must be answered by our government leaders and law enforcement before a tragedy occurs in Canada."
Troubling Remarks By Anti-Israel Activist Part of Worrying Trend: Expert
Comments made by notorious anti-Israel activist Firas Al-Najim last month during a webinar prompted FSWC to file a report with Toronto police, accusing Al-Najim of hate speech. In the video, he is seen referring to Jews as "deviants," contending they use deception and treachery to achieve their goals.
Jews in Canada Understand We Have Reached a Tipping Point of Hatred — But We Won’t Give Up
"Whether posted on social media or screamed at me in person, this animus will never change my commitment to stand up against the hate," writes FSWC President and CEO Michael Levitt in his latest column in the Toronto Star, in which he discusses being the target of unbridled antisemitism online.
Nearly 1/3 of Jewish Teens Hide Faith Symbols in School Amid Rising Antisemitism - Survey
A study conducted by Mosaic Teens, a division of Mosaic United, a joint initiative with Israel's Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and Combatting Antisemitism, along with Jewish philanthropy, highlighted a disturbing trend of Jewish students concealing their identity due to hostility in school environments. Among the nearly 800 Jewish teens surveyed, 47.4% reported experiencing antisemitism firsthand, with 68.7% of teens identifying their fellow students as the source of hostility.
Jay Solomon: Targeting Jewish Students Because You Dislike Israel Is Antisemitism
"Targeting Jewish students on campus in Canada because of your hatred for the State of Israel is antisemitism, and substituting 'Zionists' for 'Jews' does not make antisemitic slogans any more acceptable or less bigoted," writes Hillel Ontario Chief Advancement Officer Jay Solomon in the National Post, listing a series of asks for university leaders.
3 Israelis Killed in Terror Shooting at Crossing Between West Bank and Jordan
Three Israeli men were killed in a terrorist shooting attack at the Allenby Bridge Crossing between Jordan and the West Bank on Sunday morning, authorities said. The attack was carried out by a Jordanian truck driver who had arrived from Jordan.
Urban Warfare Expert Debunks Lies About Israel, Explains How It Shows Restraint in Gaza
John Spencer is one of the world’s preeminent experts on urban warfare. He’s been inside Gaza three times since December, embedded with the Israel Defense Forces, analyzing the war against Hamas from multiple angles. Throughout his Gaza investigations, he observed clear and consistent following of legal requirements, and what is militarily referred to as "civilian harm mitigation steps."
‘We Are One People’: Montreal Jews, Allies Hold ‘March for Jerusalem’
Thousands of Montreal Jews and allies marched on Sunday wearing the blue and white colors of the State of Israel in a show of support that included a call for the release of the 101 hostages still being held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
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