Toronto Jewish residents shot with gel pellet gun
The Jerusalem Post • • world
Key Points:
- Visibly Jewish residents in Toronto were targeted in a drive-by shooting with a gel pellet gun, resulting in minor injuries; the suspect fled the scene and police are treating the case as a hate-motivated offense.
- The United Jewish Appeal Federation of Greater Toronto condemned the attack as part of escalating antisemitic violence in Ontario, emphasizing community resilience and determination to live openly.
- Recent related incidents include an assault near a Vaughan synagogue and vandalism of a Jewish store, highlighting a troubling rise in antisemitic acts.
- The Center for Israel and Jewish Affairs warned that such attacks risk escalating into terrorist incidents, calling for urgent action to protect all Canadians from violent extremism.
- B'nai Brith Canada's 2025 Annual Audit revealed nearly a 10 percent increase in antisemitic incidents from the previous year and a 150 percent rise since before the October 7 Massacre.
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