Israeli minister warns Canada is 'marching toward the abyss' after Jewish man attacked in front of children

Israeli Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli criticized Canada’s response to an antisemitic assault in Montreal, calling the country “marching toward the abyss” and accusing its government of indirectly emboldening hatred. A Jewish father walking with his children was attacked—sprayed with water, knocked down, and had his kippah thrown off. Prime Minister Mark Carney condemned the incident as “appalling,” though only after public criticism from Israel's Foreign Minister. The episode underscores broader concerns over rising antisemitism in Canada, where Jews are less than 1% of the population yet have been the target of nearly 19% of religious hate crimes in 2024. Calls for stronger leadership and decisive action continue to mount.

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