Canadian authorities have launched an investigation after a swastika was found scrawled on the exterior of a synagogue in Montreal, police confirmed on Monday. A leader of the congregation revealed the incident on social media, prompting police to review security footage in an effort to identify those responsible.
As of now, no arrests have been made, according to police spokesperson Florence Stafford. Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante condemned the vandalism, calling it an antisemitic attack in a statement on X. The incident comes amid a disturbing rise in antisemitic incidents across Canada, mirroring a trend seen throughout much of the Western world following the October 7, , Hamas attack on Israel, in which the Palestinian terror group killed approximately 1, people and kidnapped others.
In the wake of the war between Israel and Hamas, Jewish communities in Canada have reported a surge in hate crimes and intimidation, particularly on college campuses. Meanwhile, pro-Palestinian activism on campuses has intensified. Tensions culminated in Dawson College temporarily shutting down due to aggressive anti-Israel demonstrations, further highlighting the climate of hostility facing Jewish communities in Canada.
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