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Jewish communities commemorate October 7 Massacre’s second anniversary worldwide
From Paris to Sydney to New York, Jewish communities marked two years since the October 7 massacre, honoring victims and calling for unity amid rising antisemitism and ongoing hostage anguish.
Oct. 7 film ‘The Road Between Us’ wins People’s Choice award in Toronto
October 7 filmmaker receives three-minute standing ovation at Toronto film fest
High security at Toronto film festival as Israeli film screens
TIFF strengthens security among pro-Palestinian protests for Israeli film shown in festival
Director Avrich told Deadline he planned to bring his own security team to supplement the festival’s, and Toronto Police told AFP that they had “a strong presence across.”
At Toronto film festival, 'Palestine 36' tackles the past, echoes in the present
Annemarie Jacir’s 'Palestine 36,' set in 1936 under the British Mandate, premieres at TIFF as Palestine’s Oscar submission.
The Israeli movies you won’t see abroad: Films from Israel that aren't shown in other countries
The Venice Film Festival began last week, and the Toronto International Film Festival opened yesterday - only two full-length movies and one short film from Israel will be shown at them this year.
TIFF says Oct. 7 documentary can be shown in festival, reversing decision
TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey released a statement where he apologized and said that he remains committed to allowing the film to be screened at this year’s festival.
TIFF withdraws Oct. 7 doc because filmmakers 'didn't receive permission from Hamas to use videos'
Deadline reported that TIFF management cited problems with copyright in their decision to rescind their invitation.
Canada's recognition of Palestinian state 'dangerously premature,' Jewish groups say
'We will not sacrifice our very existence by permitting the imposition of a jihadist state on our ancestral homeland that seeks our annihilation,' Israel's ambassador to Canada Iddo Moed added.
UAE police unveils drug smuggling network involving Canada, Spain, seizes 131KG of narcotics
According to UAE officials, 131 kilograms of narcotics and psychotropic substances were seized by the police on their way to the UAE from Toronto, Canada.
One in six antisemitic incidents in Toronto schools are approved or started by teacher
A shocking report commissioned by the Canadian government reveals that nearly one in six antisemitic incidents in Ontario schools are linked to teachers or school-sanctioned activities.
Man arrested for urinating on Toronto synagogue while yelling antisemitic slurs
The arrest is part of a suspected hate-motivated Mischief investigation relating to the incident on June 4, 2025.
Toronto Walk for Israel: Why Did Canada’s politicians stay away? - opinion
Olivia Chow, mayor of Toronto, with the largest Jewish community in the country, did not attend the event.
Thousands take to Toronto in Giant Walk for Israel, surpassing even NYC parade
"The strong turnout reflects our shared commitment to Israel and the strength of our diverse community here in Toronto."
