Two Toronto-area synagogues damaged by gunfire

Two synagogues in the Toronto area, BAYT in Thornhill and Shaarei Shomayim in North York, were targeted by gunfire early Saturday, with no injuries reported as the buildings were empty at the time. This follows a previous shooting at Temple Emanu-El in North York after a Purim celebration. Local officials, including Vaughan Mayor Steven Del Duca and federal Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, condemned the violence, emphasizing the need for community safety and increased police presence. Israel’s ambassador to Canada also expressed outrage over the attacks, labeling them as cowardly acts against houses of worship.

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