Activism

Toronto police arrest two pro-Palestinian activists for willful promotion of hatred

The arrests come amid heightened tensions over recurring protests at the intersection of Bathurst Street and Sheppard Avenue West.

AUGUST 9, 2026|ByALEX CARSON

Gadi Eisenkot, head of the Yashar party, attends a conference in the northern Israeli city of Haifa, July 9, 2026

Eisenkot demands police launch probe into politically motivated assault of Yashar! party activist

“Violence of this kind, 84 days before election day, could be a grave indication of what awaits us during this period and cannot be tolerated,” Eisenkot wrote.

AUGUST 4, 2026|BySARAH BEN-NUN

Illustrative: Protesters march out of Kings College Circle after leaving a pro-Palestinian student encampment at the University of Toronto.

New report maps alleged links between US activist groups, terror-designated organizations

The report analyzed the operational patterns, funding sources, and network of connections between organizations and entities involved in incitement, terrorism, and illegal activity.

AUGUST 3, 2026|ByMATHILDA HELLER

Palestinian security forces deploy at the Jenin camp for Palestinian refugees in the north of the West Bank on December 18, 2024.

Prominent Palestinian activist arrested by PA for protesting high fuel prices, corruption

His arrest is seen by many Palestinians as a continuation of the PA leadership's campaign to silence and intimidate critics and political opponents.

AUGUST 3, 2026|ByDANA BEN-SHIMON

In the shadow of hate: Egyptian activist on fleeing home after defending Israel post-October 7

The personal narrative of an Egyptian woman forced to leave her homeland after speaking out against Hamas on October 7.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025ByDALIA ZIADA

An Egyptian protester burns the Israeli and American flags during a protest against Israel on April 8, 2025, in Cairo.

Anton Goodman: Fighting for human rights for Jews and Palestinians alike

Jerusalemite of the Week: Modern Orthodox peace activist Anton Goodman, of Rabbis for Human Rights, talks about his life, the causes he champions, and the future of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025ByAARON REICH

Anton Goodman (center), Orthodox Jewish peace activist and staff of Rabbis for Human Rights.

Large scale protests in Tunis denounce Global Sumud Flotilla arrests

Hundreds marched in Tunis to denounce Israel’s detention of Global Sumud Flotilla activists, including 25 Tunisians, as released activists began returning home.

OCTOBER 6, 2025ByJAMES GENN