Thousands gather for city's pro-Israel event amid tensions
Toronto Star|June 10, 2024
March sees heightened security, protesters facing off
Thousands gather for city's pro-Israel event amid tensions

The United Jewish Appeal estimated that 50,000 people participated in its annual “Walk with Israel” event in the city’s north end on Sunday.

Thousands of members of Toronto’s Jewish community marched down a major city artery on Sunday as part of an annual pro-Israel event that unfolded amid heightened security and protests along the route.

The United Jewish Appeal held its annual “Walk with Israel,” which involves a five-kilometre walk and a festival in the city’s north end.

March participants, who were expected to turn out in record numbers, waved Israeli flags and carried posters of those taken hostage during the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas that triggered the latest war with Israel.

The UJA estimated that 50,000 people participated, but Toronto police said they won’t have an official estimate until the event is fully wrapped up later on Sunday.

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