<p>The buildings in Canada's Toronto were evacuated on Thursday after a wave of bomb threats arrived in the email inboxes of dozens of Canadian Jewish organisations, synagogues and hospitals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Following the threats, buildings were evacuated and police began the investigation amid the surge in hate crimes.</p>

<p>B'nai Brith Canada, the oldest independent Jewish Human Rights organization in the country, along with other Canadian institutions, said that they received bomb threats this morning, which have been treated as a hate crime by the authorities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the B'nai Brith Canada, over 100 Jewish institutions received an identical e-mail at 5 am ET, threatening explosions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“This was a threat that we took very seriously,” a spokesperson from B’nai Brith Canada told local news channel CP24. “We’re very grateful for the swift response from law enforcement to the threat.”</p>

<h2>Canadian PM reacts to bomb threats&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau&nbsp;on Thursday (Aug 22) shared a post on X&nbsp;saying that he is "disgusted" that over 100 Jewish institutions across the country were targeted by threats.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Calling it "blatant antisemitism", Trudeau said that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is in contact with local law enforcement to investigate the situation further.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Richard Robertson, B’nai Brith Canada’s director of research and advocacy, said the email warned institutions that black backpacks, containing explosives, had been planted and would be set off in some hours.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It’s incredibly disheartening and concerning for Jewish institutions across the country to wake up to a bomb threat saying an explosive device will be detonated at their institutions,” Robertson said.</p>

<p>Robertson added that the portion of the email read, "You all will end up in a pool of blood, none of you deserve to keep living."</p>

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<p>The RCMP, in an email statement, said that they are working with local law enforcement, who are engaging with faith-based leaders to ensure locations are safe and secure, further ensuring support to the communities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We want to reassure the public that the safety and security of Canadians is our top priority,” RCMP said, adding that the Federal Policing National Security Program is investigating the source of the e-mails.</p>

<p>Chabad-Lubavitch of British Columbia also received the threats. Rabbi Dovid Rosenfeld, the organisation's director said that his local Jewish community is feeling on edge.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Gaza siege triggers rise in anti-antisemitism; France, Russia witness anti-Jew sentiment</strong></p>

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<p>Moreover, synagogues, Jewish community centres and hospitals in Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa are among those that confirmed to receive the threat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to a list obtained by the Globe, the email was sent to at least 29 institutions in Ontario, 15 in British Columbia, 12 in Quebec, nine in Alberta, four in Manitoba, three in New Brunswick, two in Nova Scotia and one in Newfoundland and Labrador. Meanwhile, the other six recipients are in the US.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Such kinds of incidents have been rising in Canada since Israel retaliated on Gaza after the October 7 attack. Earlier in June, Toronto's deputy police chief Robert Johnson, said that antisemitism has accounted for nearly 45 per cent of 221 alleged hate crimes so far this year, more than any other country.&nbsp;</p>

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The buildings in Canada's Toronto were evacuated on Thursday after a wave of bomb threats arrived in the email inboxes of dozens of Canadian Jewish organisations, synagogues and hospitals.

The buildings in Canada's Toronto were evacuated on Thursday after a wave of bomb threats arrived in the email inboxes of dozens of Canadian Jewish organisations, synagogues and hospitals. Following the threats, buildings were evacuated and police began the investigation amid the surge in hate crimes. B'nai Brith Canada, the oldest independent Jewish Human Rights organization in the country, along with other Canadian institutions, said that they received bomb threats this morning, which have been treated as a hate crime by the authorities. According to the B'nai Brith Canada, over 100 Jewish institutions received an identical e-mail at 5 am ET, threatening explosions. “This was a threat that we took very seriously,” a spokesperson from B’nai Brith Canada told local news channel CP24. “We’re very grateful for the swift response from law enforcement to the threat.” Canadian PM reacts to bomb threats Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday (Aug 22) shared a post on X saying that he is "disgusted" that over 100 Jewish institutions across the country were targeted by threats. Calling it "blatant antisemitism", Trudeau said that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is in contact with local law enforcement to investigate the situation further. I’m disgusted at reports that more than 100 Jewish institutions across Canada were targeted by threats today. This is blatant antisemitism. The RCMP is in contact with local law enforcement to investigate, and we’re working with them to keep Jewish Canadians safe. — Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) August 21, 2024 × Richard Robertson, B’nai Brith Canada’s director of research and advocacy, said the email warned institutions that black backpacks, containing explosives, had been planted and would be set off in some hours. "It’s incredibly disheartening and concerning for Jewish institutions across the country to wake up to a bomb threat saying an explosive device will be detonated at their institutions,” Robertson said. Robertson added that the portion of the email read, "You all will end up in a pool of blood, none of you deserve to keep living." Also read: Jewish school in Canada’s Montreal targeted by gunfire for second time in a week The RCMP, in an email statement, said that they are working with local law enforcement, who are engaging with faith-based leaders to ensure locations are safe and secure, further ensuring support to the communities. “We want to reassure the public that the safety and security of Canadians is our top priority,” RCMP said, adding that the Federal Policing National Security Program is investigating the source of the e-mails. Chabad-Lubavitch of British Columbia also received the threats. Rabbi Dovid Rosenfeld, the organisation's director said that his local Jewish community is feeling on edge. Watch | Gaza siege triggers rise in anti-antisemitism; France, Russia witness anti-Jew sentiment × Moreover, synagogues, Jewish community centres and hospitals in Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa are among those that confirmed to receive the threat. According to a list obtained by the Globe, the email was sent to at least 29 institutions in Ontario, 15 in British Columbia, 12 in Quebec, nine in Alberta, four in Manitoba, three in New Brunswick, two in Nova Scotia and one in Newfoundland and Labrador. Meanwhile, the other six recipients are in the US. Such kinds of incidents have been rising in Canada since Israel retaliated on Gaza after the October 7 attack. Earlier in June, Toronto's deputy police chief Robert Johnson, said that antisemitism has accounted for nearly 45 per cent of 221 alleged hate crimes so far this year, more than any other country. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>E-commerce website Amazon has banned the sale books spreading Nazi propaganda including Adolf Hitler's autobiography 'Mein Kampf' from its online store.</p>

<p>The teach giant informed booksellers that they will no longer be permitted to sell a number of books written by Nazi authors spreading ideas of anti-semitism among children.</p>

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<p>The website in an email to booksellers said that ''they can no longer offer these books'' as they break its code of conduct.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ban follows decades of campaigning by Holocaust charities.</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/amazon-in-holocaust-row-about-hunters-series-anti-semitic-books-282252">Amazon in Holocaust row about 'Hunters' series, anti-Semitic books</a></strong></p>

<p>Interestingly, leading Holocaust education charities and Jewish groups have campaigned since the late 1990s to stop Amazon from selling copies of Mein Kampf but the retailer had traditionally defended the right of free speech and the need for students to understand Hitler’s thinking when it comes to selling a book which is legal to publish.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Although most Nazi publications are easily available to download for free from other websites.</p>

<p>Dozens of cheap Kindle eBook editions of Mein Kampf have also been deleted from Amazon’s listings, along with Hitler’s Amazon author page, which encouraged individuals to follow for author updates and for information on new releases.</p>

<p>Other books that were banned included 'The Poisonous Mushroom'&nbsp;and 'The Mongrel,'&nbsp;both written by Third Reich publisher Julius Streicher, who was later executed for crimes against humanity for managing a Nazi newspaper.&nbsp;</p>


E-commerce website Amazon has banned the sale books spreading Nazi propaganda including Adolf Hitler's autobiography 'Mein Kampf' from its online store. The teach giant informed booksellers that they will no longer be permitted to sell a number of books written by Nazi authors spreading ideas of anti-semitism among children.

E-commerce website Amazon has banned the sale books spreading Nazi propaganda including Adolf Hitler's autobiography 'Mein Kampf' from its online store. The teach giant informed booksellers that they will no longer be permitted to sell a number of books written by Nazi authors spreading ideas of anti-semitism among children. Also see: Adolf Hitler's love for music and art The website in an email to booksellers said that ''they can no longer offer these books'' as they break its code of conduct. The ban follows decades of campaigning by Holocaust charities. Also read: Amazon in Holocaust row about 'Hunters' series, anti-Semitic books Interestingly, leading Holocaust education charities and Jewish groups have campaigned since the late 1990s to stop Amazon from selling copies of Mein Kampf but the retailer had traditionally defended the right of free speech and the need for students to understand Hitler’s thinking when it comes to selling a book which is legal to publish. Although most Nazi publications are easily available to download for free from other websites. Dozens of cheap Kindle eBook editions of Mein Kampf have also been deleted from Amazon’s listings, along with Hitler’s Amazon author page, which encouraged individuals to follow for author updates and for information on new releases. Other books that were banned included 'The Poisonous Mushroom' and 'The Mongrel,' both written by Third Reich publisher Julius Streicher, who was later executed for crimes against humanity for managing a Nazi newspaper.

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Jewish organizations in Canada receive bomb threats, police evacuate buildings

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Amazon bans sale of most Nazi propaganda books citing anti-semitism