“We are deeply troubled by the alarming figures recently reported on hate crimes targeting the Jewish community in Toronto. Last year alone, antisemitic incidents more than doubled compared to the previous year, with Jews victimized in 36 percent of these crimes despite comprising only 4 percent of the population,” Amiel wrote, before adding that 2024 data highlights a persistent and escalating trend since October 7.”
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