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Sunday, June 7, 2026
Toronto Police gear up for annual Walk With Israel event
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Toronto Police will maintain an increased presence at today’s Walk With Israel event, amid fears it will be marred by protesters, officials say.
There will be a “significant” police presence in the area, including officers on foot, bicycles, and horseback, as well as undercover agents, Deputy Chief Frank Barredo told reporters on Friday.
Police estimate that 50-150 counter-protesters may be present at the annual walk, now in its 57th year. More than 50,000 people took part in last year’s walk, according to UJA Federation of Greater Toronto, which organizes the event.
The four-kilometer walk begins at 9 a.m. local time as a “declaration of our unwavering support for the people of Israel,” according to the event website.
Tomorrow We Walk! ????
See you tomorrow morning for the 2026 Walk with Israel! We can’t wait to see our community, families, friends, and allies come together.
There’s still time to register at https://t.co/KAouMCPvfp pic.twitter.com/UQvymk65lA
— UJA Federation of Greater Toronto (@UJAFederation) June 7, 2026
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