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Toronto Jewish School Targeted by Gunfire on Yom Kippur

Police investigate potential hate crime after shots fired at Bais Chaya Mushka for the second time this year.

  • The Bais Chaya Mushka girls' school in Toronto was hit by gunfire early Saturday morning, with no injuries reported.
  • This attack marks the second time the school has been targeted this year, following a similar incident in May.
  • The shooting occurred during Yom Kippur, a significant Jewish holiday, prompting involvement from the hate crime unit.
  • Toronto police have increased their presence in Jewish neighborhoods and are seeking public assistance in the investigation.
  • Canadian leaders, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, condemned the act, highlighting a rise in antisemitic incidents in the country.
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