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Or sign-in if you have an account.Toronto Police seized this gel blaster imitation firearm in its investigation leading to four new arrests for alleged attacks against visibly Jewish community members in Toronto. Photo by Toronto Police ServiceFour additional arrests have been made in connection with two alleged hate-motivated incidents deliberately targeting Toronto Jewish community members on April 30 and May 7, 2026 with ‘gel blaster’ imitation firearms.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. 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Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorAs a result of the ongoing investigation, Chief Superintendent Kathleen Stephenson said during a press conference at Toronto Police Headquarters on Wednesday afternoon, two adult men, one male youth, and one female youth have been arrested and charged. She added that investigators are also seeking two additional suspects, a male and a female.“These incidents appear to have been organized and planned, with more than one individual involved in their co-ordination,” said Stephenson.Get a dash of perspective along with the trending news of the day in a very readable format.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of NP Posted will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again“Beyond those directly affected (these incidents) create fear, anxiety, and uncertainty for countless others who see themselves reflected in the victims. People may question whether they are safe attending religious services, walking in their neighbourhoods, or openly expressing who they are. That is why we take these investigations so seriously.”During the first incident, individuals visibly identifiable as Jewish were allegedly shot at from a passing vehicle using an imitation firearm. Then on May 7, police responded to a second incident outside the Congregation Chasidei Bobov synagogue on Bathurst Street. Three other Jewish community members from the synagogue were allegedly targeted in the same manner.After the second incident, Toronto Police investigators arrested and charged an 18-year-old man from Vaughan.The TPS Counter Terrorism Security Unit continued to follow the evidence, executing search warrants and identifying others allegedly involved, said Stephenson, crediting members of the unit with extensive investigative work that led to the latest arrests.“While this matter remains before the courts, allegations of targeted violence and hate against any community demand a thorough and determined response, said Stephenson. “We also recognize that incidents like these can be an early warning sign of something more serious. When allegations of targeted, hate-motivated violence come to our attention, early intervention matters.”Just two days ago, the Prime Minister acknowledged that Canada's civic compact is failing Jewish Canadians.Today, Toronto Police announced additional arrests of hateful extremists who deliberately targeted visibly identifiable Jews in a series of attacks.When Jewish Canadians… https://t.co/iyqL6wtt9P— CIJA (@CIJAinfo) June 3, 2026The Centre for Jewish and Israel Affairs issued a statement about the arrests on Wednesday afternoon. In a post of the statement to X, the CIJA wrote: “We commend the Toronto Police Service, including the Counter-Terrorism Unit and the Hate Crime Unit, for their diligence in bringing those responsible to justice. But arrests alone will not solve this crisis.”Noting the involvement of youth in these latest alleged attacks, the CIJA said that we are “witnessing the consequences of radicalization and the normalization of hate. Governments, institutions, and authorities at every level must confront the forces driving this hatred and violence before more Canadians are put at risk.”Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark nationalpost.com and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here. Join the Conversation This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.