Police Investigate Burning of Israeli Flags in Toronto

Toronto police are investigating a suspected hate crime after several Israeli flags were set on fire in the North York area early on October 7. The incident occurred near Sunrise Avenue and O’Connor Drive, and the hate crime unit has confirmed no one was injured. This event took place on the three-year anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel.

• Toronto Police Service is investigating a possible hate crime.
• Several Israeli flags were found set on fire in the North York area.
• The incident occurred early on October 7 near Sunrise Avenue and O’Connor Drive.
• No one was injured in the incident.
• The Toronto Police Service’s hate crime unit is investigating.
• The event falls on the three-year anniversary of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel.