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Terry Newman: As Iran's backed into a corner, Canadian Jews and anti-regime activists face growing threat of violence

A spate of Jewish- and Iranian-owned businesses and houses of worship have been hit by gunfire in recent days

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There appears to be a dark storm gathering over not only Jewish communities in Canada, but Iranian-Canadians who oppose the Islamic regime.

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Late Monday night, gunfire struck the Temple Emanu‑El synagogue in Toronto, leaving several bullet holes in its windows. This followed a shooting on Sunday morning, in which multiple rounds were fired into an undisclosed business in Markham, Ont., just north of Toronto. Police have advised the community that they are aware of concerns that these violent incidents may be linked to what’s happening in the Middle East.

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These incidents in the Toronto area are not isolated. They are part of a pattern of violence, which appears to be escalating due to events in the Mideast. It also shows that law enforcement and governments are in over their heads.

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