Toronto Event with Trudeau and Meloni Cancelled Amid Pro-Palestinian Protests
Security concerns prompted the cancellation of a planned meeting between Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Toronto, as pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside the venue.
- Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside the Art Gallery of Ontario, leading to the event's cancellation due to security concerns.
- Protesters criticized Canada's support for Israel in the ongoing Gaza conflict and accused Trudeau of complicity in genocide.
- The protests are part of a wider wave of demonstrations across Canada following the escalation of the Israel-Hamas war.
- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, visiting Toronto, discussed the Middle East crisis with Trudeau amidst the protests.
- Canada has called for a ceasefire in Gaza, citing a deteriorating humanitarian situation, while reaffirming Israel's right to defend itself.