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Effigy of hanged Jew apparently displayed at anti-Israel protest in Montreal
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Protesters at an anti-Israel event in Montreal displayed an effigy of what appears to be a Jew wearing a kippah, hanged with a rope, video shows.
The display appeared at a protest that took place Sunday in the center of the Canadian city, organized by the extremist group Montreal4Palestine.
The display also appeared to include the flag of local hockey team Montreal Canadiens.
Scenes of the display were included in a video montage the group posted on social media after the event.
Canadian MP Anthony Housefather calls the display “disgusting, antisemitic and clear incitement,” while city councillor Leslie Roberts says the incident is “unacceptable.” Both say the police should investigate.
The incident comes amidst skyrocketing levels of antisemitism in Canada. Last year, Canadian Jews experienced a record 6,800 antisemitic incidents, B’nai Brith Canada said in a recent report.
Le groupe pro-Hamas Mtl4Palestine affiche le drapeau des Canadiens à côté de ce qui semble être une effigie d’un Juif portant une kippa, pendu avec une corde. pic.twitter.com/qUjHXSpILA
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