Posted on 11/23/24
| News Source: i24
Montreal, Canada – Nov. 24, 2024 – Chaos erupted on the streets of Montreal on Friday as anti-Israel and anti-NATO protests descended into violence, leaving a trail of destruction across Canada’s second-largest city. Demonstrators smashed windows, set vehicles ablaze, and clashed with police, escalating tensions in the heart of downtown. Among the incendiary acts, an effigy of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was set on fire.
Earlier in the day, footage emerged of protestors dressed in Palestinian regalia chanting disturbing rhetoric, including calls for "a final solution," accompanied by Nazi salutes. These actions have drawn widespread condemnation and reignited debates about hate speech and the boundaries of protest.
The unrest reflects heightened tensions amid ongoing global debates over the Israel-Palestine conflict and NATO’s international policies. Montreal authorities have pledged to investigate and hold those responsible for the destruction and hate-filled displays accountable.