Toronto man charged with terrorism in connection with pro-Palestinian protests A 33-year-old Toronto resident faces a terrorism charge after police alleged he called for harm against Israeli and Jewish people at two 2024 protests and had ties to Hamas. TORONTO - Toronto police have announced terrorism-related charges against a 33-year-old man following an investigation into his conduct at two pro-Palestinian protests in 2024. Authorities allege the individual made public statements at demonstrations in May and September of that year, calling for harm against Israeli and Jewish people. Investigators state that in March of the previous year, they executed a search warrant at a Toronto residence, seizing several electronic devices. Through analysis of the seized materials and collaborative work with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, police say they gathered evidence indicating the suspect's association with Hamas, a group designated as a terrorist organization under Canadian law, and that his actions were intended to benefit the group.The suspect was arrested on Tuesday and charged with participating in or contributing to the activities of a terrorist group. Due to a court-imposed publication ban, police are unable to disclose further specifics regarding the alleged incidents. The case arises against the backdrop of the October 7, 2023 attacks led by Hamas on Israel, which resulted in approximately 1,200 fatalities and the abduction of over 250 individuals.In the subsequent Israeli military campaign in Gaza, the territory's Health Ministry, operated by the Hamas-led government, has reported more than 73,000 deaths, without differentiating between civilian and combatant casualties. This report by The Canadian Press was originally published on July 22, 2026, and includes contributions from The Associated Press