Suspect in Toronto hate spree allegedly called for Jews to be hunted down, lynched

A Toronto man accused of an antisemitic hate crimes spree that spanned more than eight months allegedly posted statements online encouraging attacks on the Jewish community in support of Palestinians.

Amir Arvahi Azar, 32, who has been charged with 29 crimes including advocating genocide and inciting hate, allegedly used an X account that posted a call to “hunt down” Canadian Jews and have them “lynched.”

“My brothers, it’s time to escalate like Amsterdam,” read a Nov. 9, 2024, post on the social media platform, an apparent reference to mob attacks on Israeli soccer fans in the Netherlands.

“Hunt down every genocidal [J]ew and do to them what they approve of doing to Palestinians. Leave your phones at home, wear a mask, don’t wear clothing and shoes you’ve worn before.”

Read more: Global News (Canada)