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Toronto Police Investigate Academic for Anti-Semitic Speech at Jewish Community Rally
Toronto police investigate Abbas Hamza, an Ontario academic, for anti-Semitic remarks at a Jewish community rally, including blood libel accusations. Israeli officials and Canadian Jewish groups condemn the statements and call for action, while police maintain security at related protests.
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What happened
- 01Toronto police investigate Abbas Hamza for anti-Semitic speech at a Jewish community rally.
- 02Hamza accused Jews of practicing black magic and eating children, spreading blood libels.
- 03Israeli Consul General Edit Shamir condemned the statements as medieval blood libels.
- 04Three Canadian Jewish organizations demand action against the hate speech.
- 05Hamza has previously supported Hamas kidnappings and Hezbollah aid.
- 06Local police secure protests involving Hamza to maintain public order.
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