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Toronto Investigates Jewish Business Attacks as Hate Crimes; Trump Denies Munitions Shortage
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Toronto Investigates Jewish Business Attacks as Hate Crimes; Trump Denies Munitions Shortage

From Times of Israel · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • Toronto police are investigating two incidents targeting Jewish-owned businesses as potential hate crimes.
  • US President Donald Trump denied reports of US munitions shortages and posted threatening images related to Iran.
  • A representative from the Board of Peace in Gaza praised Israel's decision to allow an international force into the Strip.

Toronto police are investigating two separate incidents targeting Jewish-owned businesses as potential hate crimes. The incidents, which occurred overnight between Saturday and Sunday, involved gunfire at a Kiva's Bagel Bar location and smashed windows at another branch. No injuries were reported.

We have far more munitions than anyone in the world, and far more than we need.

โ€” Donald TrumpUS President Donald Trump denying reports of US munitions shortages.

The hate crime unit and gun and gang task force are involved in the investigation, examining potential connections between the incidents. A police representative acknowledged the incidents are "concerning" for the local Jewish community and announced an increased police presence in the area.

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump addressed reports of dwindling munitions, stating, "We have far more munitions than anyone in the world, and far more than we need." He also shared several AI-generated images on his Truth Social platform, depicting attacks on Iran's energy infrastructure, specifically Kharg Island, and Iranian ships.

concerning

โ€” Police representativeAcknowledging the impact of the incidents on the Jewish community in Toronto.

In Gaza, a representative from the Board of Peace welcomed a recent cabinet decision to permit the limited entry of the International Stabilization Force into the Strip, calling it a positive step.

I welcome steps by Israel that enable the deployment of the International Stabilization Force

โ€” Board of Peace Gaza repPraising Israel's decision to allow an international force into Gaza.
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Originally published by Times of Israel in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.