Montreal

Canada synagogue firebomber was promised $15,000 for attack, motivated by drugs, not antisemitism

Mohamed Ilyess Akodad pleaded guilty to the attack, telling the court that he believes he deserves to be "severely punished" during his sentencing.

Police near the scene of an active shooter situation on June 22, 2026 in Montreal, Canada.
Montreal Police officers stand at the entrance to a building after a fatal shooting in which a police officer was killed in the Cote-des-Neiges neighbourhood, Montreal police say, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, June 22, 2026.

Jew-hatred drove the Montreal violence, even if it didn’t trigger it - opinion

People walk past a caricature depicting US President Donald Trump, in Tehran, Iran, May 4, 2026.

Regional security fears escalate in Canada as US–Iran talks conclude in Switzerland

Montreal Police officers stand at the entrance to a building after a fatal shooting in which a police officer was killed in the Cote-des-Neiges neighbourhood, Montreal police say, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, June 22, 2026.

Canadian PM Carney ‘horrified’ by Montreal shooting near Jewish sites


Montreal synagogues receive federal funding to improve security facilities

The grants were provided under the government’s Security Infrastructure Program (SIP).

MONTREAL COMBINES modern and old-world styles.

MADA Montreal: Putting community first

The Montreal MADA community center not only tends to people who come to the center, but also reaches out to more isolated Jewish communities.

MADA Montreal