And “arson” in a Montreal synagogue caused damage “minors”said the police on Wednesday, December 18, with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau denouncing a “Heinous anti-Semitic attack”.
Flames were seen around 3 a.m. local time and police said they found a “incendiary object” close to the location.
“The damage is minor, we are talking about broken windows and damage caused by smoke from the fire”explained Véronique Dubuc, spokesperson for the Montreal City Police Service, who did not report any injuries.
Witnesses saw a “suspicious man” leave the place ” quickly “ after the fire broke out, she added.
Another building belonging to a Jewish community federation was also damaged nearby.
Seventh Jewish institution in Montreal “targeted”
The police spokeswoman explained that it was “much too early” to know the motivations for this act but that an investigation was underway.
The Jewish community is “outraged again” by these “cowardly acts” aimed at “intimidate and harass”reacted Wednesday on X the Advisory Center for Jewish and Israeli Relations (CIJA), which demanded “justice and rapid action” from the authorities.
The organization said this was the seventh time a Jewish institution had been “targeted in Montreal” — the second time for this synagogue — since October 7, 2023 and the outbreak of war in the Gaza Strip caused by the unprecedented attack by the Palestinian movement Hamas in Israel.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau denounced on “Heinous anti-Semitic attack” and a “hateful act”.
“This is not the Quebec we want”for his part commented on X François Legault, prime minister of the predominantly French-speaking province.
