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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.
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