Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has denounced a recent attack on a mosque in Mississauga, Ontario, describing it as a hate crime. The incident involved someone throwing rocks through the mosque’s window on Sunday, coinciding with the anniversary of a 2017 mosque attack in Quebec City that claimed six lives. Thankfully, no injuries were reported in this latest incident.
Trudeau took to social media, stating, “Islamophobia has no place in any of our communities. The attack… is cowardly, disturbing, and unacceptable. I condemn it in the strongest terms possible.”
The National Council of Canadian Muslims expressed concern, linking the attack to a troubling increase in Islamophobic incidents across the country. This comes on the heels of a notable rise in antisemitic and anti-Muslim hate crimes in Toronto, particularly during Israel’s military offensive in Gaza.
Global rights advocates have observed an upswing in anti-Semitism and Islamophobia since October 7, triggered by a conflict between Hamas and Israel. While tensions persist, leaders like Trudeau emphasize the need for unity and reject acts of hatred.
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