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Toronto Police Link Jewish Site Shootings to Paid Criminal Network, with Iran Ties Under Scrutiny
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50% centerFirst reported by Ynet · Jun 17, 2026
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What happened
Toronto police say shootings and arsons at Jewish sites were carried out by paid criminals using encrypted apps and filming attacks for payment. U.S. prosecutors say the violence is tied to Muhammad al-Saadi, an Iran-backed figure accused of directing attacks in Canada and Europe.
- 01Toronto police say paid criminals targeted Jewish sites and filmed the attacks for payment.
- 02Chief Myron Demkiw said the goal was to spread fear in the Jewish community.
- 03Three people were charged, and police are searching for 19-year-old Zara Jebi.
- 04Officer Mark Pinizotto, 43, was killed during a raid linked to the case.
- 05U.S. prosecutors connect the attacks to Muhammad al-Saadi, who has pleaded not guilty.
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