A quiet Toronto street at Sheppard and Bathurst was stormed by anti-Israel protesters, leading to heightened tensions and confrontations. Protesters, some with faces covered and wearing keffiyehs, gathered to intimidate and harass Jewish residents. The protest, described as 'outrageous' by observers, included various groups, including the Freedom Convoy and pro-Palestine activists. The demonstration took place outside an event featuring Minister of Foreign Affairs Mélanie Joly, with attendees, including MP Francesco Sorbara, having to navigate through two distinct groups of protesters. The situation escalated with accusations of vandalism and physical confrontations. Notable figures included Aileen Tobias and Derek Noonan. A banner depicting Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a prisoner’s jumpsuit was also displayed. Security was extremely tight as tens of thousands of members of the Jewish community and allies participated in the annual Walk with Israel event, which saw at least six arrests.
Canada: At least 6 arrested during Toronto Walk With Israel event that drew 50,000 - https://t.co/1APcwCgU9q
Security was extremely tight Sunday as tens of thousands of members of the Jewish community and several allies took to the streets of Toronto for the annual Walk with Israel. Read more: https://t.co/wJkPmCkqYu https://t.co/4LY6wivv6Q
We later learned there was also a wedding ceremony taking place at the same venue, at which point Derek Noonan stopped using his megaphone out of respect (and inability to distinguish between guests). 📸 Jun 11, 2024 #cdnpoli #Woodbridge #Palestine #Israel #Gaza #ProtestMania https://t.co/u1lh5D7RjF
Protesters boo MP Francesco Sorbara entering the venue for an event featuring Minister of Foreign Affairs Mélanie Joly. Derek Noonan explains his scorn. Meanwhile, others wish for my videographer to become dog food. 📸 Jun 11, 2024 #cdnpoli #Woodbridge #Palestine #Israel… https://t.co/66NcWaUSrK
My videographer gets attacked by perpetual protester Aileen Tobias. Her comrade then falsely accuses him of “putting hands on females” and repeats the slander about “touching kids.” 📸 Jun 11, 2024 #cdnpoli #Woodbridge #Palestine #Israel #Gaza #ProtestMania https://t.co/0bZNW0pyoV https://t.co/EiN2k4my3w
Protesters boo MP Francesco Sorbara entering the venue for an event featuring Minister of Foreign Affairs Mélanie Joly. Derek Noonan explains his scorn. Meanwhile, others wish for my videographer to become dog food. 📸 Jun 10, 2024 #cdnpoli #Woodbridge #Palestine #Israel… https://t.co/GsMyW1MKfj
“Caryma Sa’d, a Toronto lawyer who has chronicled in real time much of the city’s anti-Israel protests, posted video of [masked protesters walking through residential streets] at Sheppard and Bathurst.” #cdnpoli #ProtestMania https://t.co/l1yzyy3ufX
My footage of the Solicitor General speaking at a community solidarity march featured by @nationalpost. #cdnpoli #Toronto #Palestine #Israel #Gaza #ProtestMania https://t.co/NqXDwNSAaD
Tension between pro-Palestine and Freedom Convoy protesters at demonstration against Minister of Foreign Affairs Mélanie Joly. #cdnpoli #Woodbridge #Palestine #Israel #Gaza #ProtestMania https://t.co/gQnymNCckV
Freedom Convoy protesters surround an alleged vandal dressed in black bloc. #cdnpoli #Woodbridge #Palestine #Israel #Gaza #ProtestMania https://t.co/zDj0JCnMbV
Flag wars featuring two perpetual protesters. #cdnpoli #Woodbridge #Palestine #Israel #Gaza #ProtestMania https://t.co/ZMQxPSh2No
Pro-Palestine protester warns about his comrades vandalizing the Trudeau Must Go banner. Freedom Convoy protesters rush to investigate and retrieve their property. The situation almost comes to blows. #cdnpoli #Woodbridge #Palestine #Israel #Gaza #ProtestMania https://t.co/Hq6zRQ2FNV
Perpetual protester Aileen Tobias in the belly shirt and flip flops is an agitator across protest circuits. She sics her comrades on my videographer, including one who falsely accuses him of “touching kids.” #cdnpoli #Woodbridge #Palestine #Israel #Gaza #ProtestMania https://t.co/E00fotGg9s
WARMINGTON: Quiet Toronto street stormed by 'outrageous' anti-Israel protesters https://t.co/ncQMWePHTg https://t.co/g13UhIRWs5
Banner depicting Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in prisoner’s jumpsuit outside an event featuring Minister of Foreign Affairs Mélanie Joly. The Freedom Convoy and Palestine protest circuits both turned up. #cdnpoli #Woodbridge #Palestine #Israel #Gaza #ProtestMania https://t.co/mTex1VAMLx
Protesters from two distinct groups gather outside Château Le Jardin to disrupt an event featuring Minister of Foreign Affairs Mélanie Joly. There is a dispute about who gets to stand where on the public sidewalk. #cdnpoli #Woodbridge #Palestine #Israel #Gaza #ProtestMania https://t.co/7YZPBYndjG
Attendees of an event featuring Minister of Foreign Affairs Mélanie Joly must pass through two distinct groups of protesters. #cdnpoli #Woodbridge #Palestine #Israel #Gaza #ProtestMania https://t.co/8n5NcHYVwL
Protester vapes through his keffiyeh. Life finds a way. #cdnpoli #Woodbridge #Palestine #Israel #Gaza #ProtestMania https://t.co/WeMfnu0BHc
Good boy asserts his freedom to chew. #cdnpoli #Woodbridge #Palestine #Israel #Gaza #ProtestMania https://t.co/ywDBbCA0OC
From @joe_warmington: Quiet Toronto street stormed by 'outrageous' anti-Israel protesters https://t.co/9g8Gs3MhyZ
"You’re a baby killer. You support genocide...Dirty Zionist" I used to live in this Toronto neighborhood. The mob arrived - faces covered, cloaked in keffiyehs - to intimidate and harass Jews. This isn't political protest. This is Jew hatred. Elected leaders are not doing… https://t.co/eL3i7AZqX0