Wave of Antisemitism in Canada: Kosher Restaurant in Montreal Set on Fire

A fire broke out at the kosher restaurant 'Noam' in Montreal, causing heavy damage. Police are investigating suspected arson after a suspect was seen fleeing. Member of Parliament Anthony Housefather called for the incident to be investigated as a hate crime, amid a wave of antisemitism in Canada.

A serious fire broke out early Saturday morning at the kosher restaurant 'Noam' in Montreal, causing heavy damage to the building. Local police are investigating suspected deliberate arson after a suspect was seen fleeing the scene. No injuries were reported. Liberal MP from Quebec, Anthony Housefather, demanded the incident be investigated as an antisemitic hate crime, against the backdrop of a wave of antisemitic attacks in Canada. Last week, shots were fired at a Jewish-owned bakery in Toronto. The Jewish community in Canada, numbering about 400,000 people, has experienced a dramatic rise in violent incidents since October 7, including gunfire at a Jewish girls' school and the throwing of Molotov cocktails.