Walk With Israel attracts huge crowd for peaceful march in Toronto
- Toronto held its 56th annual Walk With Israel on May 25, featuring over 55,000 participants marching peacefully in the north end of the city.
- The event followed increased international tensions, including a recent shooting of two Israeli embassy staff in Washington, prompting heightened security and a police presence.
- A 57-year-old Toronto resident, Tarek Ibrahem, was taken into custody for shouting antisemitic insults during the march and faces charges related to property interference and public disorder.
- Organizers reported the event raised $1.4 million, nearly $200,000 more than last year, and managed to proceed despite pro-Palestinian protesters along the route separated by police barriers.
- The walk demonstrated strong Jewish community solidarity amid security risks, with officials emphasizing ongoing vigilance and the event’s role as a symbol of defiance against antisemitism.
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Over 50,000 Join Toronto's 'Walk With Israel' In Show Of Solidarity Following Embassy Killings - Worthy Christian News
by Emmitt Barry, Worthy News Correspondent (Worthy News) – Tens of thousands took to the streets of Toronto on Sunday waving Israeli flags and voicing support for the Jewish state at the United Jewish Appeal’s annual Walk With Israel. Organizers say the event drew 56,000 participants — the largest crowd in its decades-long history. The 3.7-kilometre march came just days after the fatal shooting of two Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington, D.C.…
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