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Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt the Ashkenaz Jewish music and culture festival in Toronto

The disruption was promoted online by pro-Palestinian activist Jagbir Ghankas, also known as jagpile on Instagram, who filmed himself and fellow activists walking through the event.

Ashkenaz Festival, 2022 edition. Ilustrative.
Billboard truck calls out antisemitism in neighborhoods targeted weekly by pro-Palestinian protesters on August 30, 2026.

Billboard truck calls out antisemitism in neighborhoods targeted weekly by anti-Israel protesters

Martin Sellner (L), Austrian far-right political activist, poses for a selfie with Italian activist Andrea Ballarati in front of a controversial monument dedicated to antisemitic former Viennese mayor Karl Lueger, as he takes part in a rally of the far-right Identitarian Movement Austria in Vienna.

Canada blocks Austrian far-right extremist Martin Sellner after B'nai Brith probe

US President Donald Trump displays a signed executive order during an event in the Oval Office of the White House on August 27, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Google Maps will show 'Lake America' for US users, 'Lake Ontario' for Canadian users


US, Canadian healthcare failing to address rising antisemitism since Oct. 7, review says

“Antisemitism in healthcare has become a problem that can no longer be ignored," said Dr. Hedy S. Wald and Dr. Steven Roth, the authors of the report.

Doctor holds a stethoscope in front of a hospital background (illustrative)

Toronto mayoral candidate accused of praising Hamas after October 7, comparing Netanyahu to Hitler

Toronto mayoral candidate Bahira Abdulsalam faces disciplinary proceedings over her social media posts concerning Israel and Hamas.

Toronto mayoral candidate Dr. Bahira Abdulsalam at a protest in Toronto in July.

Arms Embargo Now Coalition launches nationwide 'Day of Action' targeting Elbit suppliers

To prepare activists for the coordinated actions, the coalition rolled out a specialized training workshop that walked through the logistics of targeting Elbit Systems-linked companies.

Protesters hold signs outside the Royal Courts of Justice, after High Court judges ruled the British government’s decision to designate pro‑Palestinian group Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation unlawful, in London, Britain, February 13, 2026.

Israeli film about October 7 selected for Toronto International Film Festival despite boycott

The inclusion of this film is a significant step in breaking through an unofficial but real international boycott of Israeli cinema.

AVI NESHER (left) directs Shalom Michaelshwilli and Magi Azarzar in ‘Our Loves.’

Muslim Toronto Police officers face penalty after October 7 comments in podcast

Multiple people had complained about the March 10, 2025, episode of the Project Olive Branch podcast. The complainants received a letter about the disciplinary action Friday and posted it online. 

Illustrative: Police officers stand guard at the site of a deadly shooting at a salsa-themed street festival in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, July 11, 2026.

Canadian politicians call to immediately list Kataib Hezbollah as a terrorist entity

The push follows a recent US legal filing detailing the actions of Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, an alleged senior commander of Kataib Hezbollah and operative of Iran’s IRGC.

Canada's opposition Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre holds a town hall meeting in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, May 23, 2026.

Israel Now forms 'New Jewish Defense Force' to fight rising antisemitism in Canada

Weinstein said that the group's immediate focus will involve documenting where hostile groups and individuals operate, conducting research, and gathering intelligence to confront security threats.

Buildings stand in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, June 2, 2026.

Video shows woman hurling antisemitic abuse at Jewish family in Montreal playground dispute

The woman, later identified as Brigitte Doyon, launched an expletive-filled rant caught on video, telling him in French, "Jews aren't allowed here, huh?"

Children are seen at a playground.

Toronto pro-Palestinian protesters march near Jewish care facility after kosher bakery shooting

Residents and community members expressed concern after protesters marched near a Jewish senior care facility during a demonstration in a heavily Jewish Toronto neighborhood.

Shattered windows at Kiva’s Bagel Bar after suspected antisemitic attack in Toronto, Canada. July 26, 2026.

Israel Police search Jerusalem for mother suspected of abducting her two children

Jerusalem District investigators believe the 20-year-old mother and her children, ages three and one, may be in the Jerusalem area.

Israel police conducting an operation, July 13, 2026.