Toronto has seen a 69 per cent increase in hate crimes against Jewish people in the wake of Hamas’s October 7 attack on Israel, according to the city’s top cop.

Year-to-date, Chief Myron Demkiw’s force has fielded reports of 350 hate crimes, a 40 per cent increase over the first nine months of last year.

“While many different communities have been targeted, the greatest increase has been against the Jewish community by 69 per cent,” Demkiw told reporters at Toronto Police Headquarters.

Overall, Toronto police have received 350 reports of hate crimes, a 40 per cent increase over the first nine months of last year{ai:summary}<p>Toronto has reported a 69% rise in hate crimes against Jewish individuals following the October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel. Year-to-date, there have been 350 hate crime reports, marking a 40% increase compared to the same period last year.</p><p>The police chief noted that while various communities have faced targeting, the Jewish community has experienced the most significant surge in incidents. #society</p>

Hate crimes against Jews have increased 69% in Toronto, police say

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