The National Security Council sent a message to Israelis in Canada on Sunday (May 25), urging them to exercise increased precaution in light of increased antisemitic threats to Jews there.
According to information received by the Diaspora Ministry and the Combat Antisemitism organization, the anarchists who led the violent demonstrations in Amsterdam (that chased down and beat Israelis on the streets) flew specifically to Canada to participate in protests there.
The NSC has updated its travel alert for Canada, raising it from Level 1 (no travel warning) to Level 2 (potential threat level), citing “an increased threat by terrorists against Israelis and Jews” in Canada.
“In the past 18 months, there have been several attacks against Jewish institutions and centers, including shooting incidents, Molotov cocktails and threats against Israelis/Jews in the country,” the security agency noted.
“The NSC recommends that all Israelis travelling to Canada, or who are currently in Canada, exercise increased precautionary measures, avoid displaying Jewish and Israeli symbols in public and remain extra vigilant while in public.”
Anti-Israel organizations in Canada are planning protests and demonstrations (in Toronto and Waterloo) on Sunday in opposition to rallies in support of Israel. The anarchists who led similar “protests” and violent attacks on Israelis in Amsterdam were reportedly planning to join in.
“In the past few days, the discourse surrounding these events has become more radical, including what could be understood as calls to violently harm Israelis and Jews at these events,” the NSC said.
“Given the above, we recommend that those attending the support rallies listen to security personnel and local police at the events, obey their instructions and avoid any friction with the anti-Israel protests.”
Further recommendations and instructions are available on the website of the NSC.
