Montreal

Montreal police open hate crime investigation into suspected arson at kosher restaurant

Police received reports at around 3:15 am of the fire at Nöam restaurant and the business next door, and spent several hours bringing the flames under control. Both buildings sustained major damage.

Outside of Nöam, kosher Montreal restaurant, which was targeted in a suspected arson attack, August 2, 2026.
Children are seen at a playground.

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

 SHEVET ACHIM Synagogue, serving the Georgian community, South Netanya.

The Jewish reputation is built one human encounter at a time - opinion

A police officer looks toward the scene of an antisemitic shooting attack (near the tall building at L) in Montreal on June 22, 2026, which left three people dead; Illustrative.

Two antisemitic attacks in one week shake Canada’s Jewish community


Canada synagogue firebomber was promised $15,000 for attack, motivated by drugs, not antisemitism

Mohamed Ilyess Akodad pleaded guilty to the attack, telling the court that he believes he deserves to be "severely punished" during his sentencing.

Police near the scene of an active shooter situation on June 22, 2026 in Montreal, Canada.

Jew-hatred drove the Montreal violence, even if it didn’t trigger it - opinion

When societies tolerate hatred of Jews and Zionists, they create conditions where political violence can thrive.

Montreal Police officers stand at the entrance to a building after a fatal shooting in which a police officer was killed in the Cote-des-Neiges neighbourhood, Montreal police say, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, June 22, 2026.

Regional security fears escalate in Canada as US–Iran talks conclude in Switzerland

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People walk past a caricature depicting US President Donald Trump, in Tehran, Iran, May 4, 2026.

Canadian PM Carney ‘horrified’ by Montreal shooting near Jewish sites

Quebec Province Premier Christine Fréchette condemned the attack as an act that has “no place” in Canadian society and stated that she was “deeply shaken” by the shooting.

Montreal Police officers stand at the entrance to a building after a fatal shooting in which a police officer was killed in the Cote-des-Neiges neighbourhood, Montreal police say, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, June 22, 2026.

Montreal-born MK Illouz: The Montreal I knew is gone, the warning signs are everywhere - opinion

The State of Israel stands with open arms, ready to embrace any Jew who no longer feels safe in Canada or anywhere else.

MK Dan Illouz speaks during Economic Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, on March 26, 2025.

Three killed, including shooter, in Montreal shooting in Jewish neighborhood

Michael Moshe Mizrahi, a Jewish local and member of the local Chabad center, was declared dead at the hospital after emergency surgery. Suspect believed to be member of incel movement

Paramedics near the scene of an active shooter situation on June 22, 2026 in Montreal, Canada.

Montreal City motion calling for suspension of ties with Israel postponed till August

Montreal has delayed a vote on a divisive motion targeting Israel, following opposition from rival parties and community groups, with discussion now pushed to August.

Handshake between the flags of Israel and Canada

Object thrown through Toronto synagogue window, day after arson attack on Montreal synagogue

A window of the Mishkan Avraham synagogue was broken, but no injuries were reported. An investigation was opened, but as of writing there are no suspects.

Canadian flag

Hanged effigies of Trump, Netanyahu paraded through Montreal by anti-Israel groups

The effigies drew outrage from Canadian politicians and Jewish community groups, angered by footage of an effigy of a figure with a white kippah.

HANGING EFFIGIES of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Donald Trump, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, in Montreal, Canada.

'Very afraid': Canadian Jewish parents horrified after newspaper singles out Jewish students

The article’s main argument was that state-subsidized schools may be crossing into political advocacy by hosting Israeli military speakers during an ongoing war.

Boys in the hallway at Jewish day school