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Six shootings related to the war in Iran and more than 50 bullets.

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And zero arrests! Terrorists run the streets here. And they know it.

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Three synagogues shot up this month with an estimated 30 bullet holes into windows, walls and doors. One Jewish-owned restaurant too. One boxing gym owned by an Iranian-Canadian who has been critical of the IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) and the now-dead ayatollah was hit with 17 bullets.

The United States consulate on University Ave. as also struck with “multiple” gunshots.

Yet, the 2026 Al-Quds Day demonstration that often calls for the end of Israel is still on for Saturday at that very location. In fact, a poster making the rounds on social media says the “no war on Iran and Lebanon” rally is set for “Saturday March 14 at 3 p.m.” at the “U.S. consulate at 360 University Avenue at 3 p.m.”

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What could go wrong?

No permit to protest?

The City of Toronto has not indicated the pro-Iranian regime has a permit for protest and no one in authority has so far answered the question of why shutting down the roadway in a hospital zone is tolerated. Will the shooters of the very consulate they are congregating in front of, or of the other targets, be there?

They are all out there. With reality and Premier Doug Ford saying there are Iranian “sleeper cells” in Canada, why would authorities take a chance like this in front of the American consulate? If you were parking out in front of there, Parking Enforcement wouldn’t let you. But, if you take over the whole street, Toronto authority just shrugs its shoulders.

“In this dangerous environment, Canadian authorities must use every tool available to ensure public safety and protect the public from harm,” said Noah Shack, CEO of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA).

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Saying “Al-Quds Day is a byproduct of the Iranian regime’s efforts to spread hate and antisemitism around the world,” Simon Wolle of B’nai Brith Canada adds, “The recent shootings targeting Jewish-owned businesses and synagogues are a symptom of the climate and culture of antisemitism being fostered across the country” and “underscores the need for our leaders to act now to protect Canada’s Jewish communities.”

So, what about cancelling this Al-Quds parade like they did in the U.K.?

There doesn’t seem to be any will to do that here.

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Toronto Police planning for protest

In fact, Toronto Police are set to “provide update on Operational Planning for Al-Quds Day” at 1:30 p.m.” with Supt. Craig Young of Emergency Management and Public Order. A media spokesperson told CP24 there will be a “significant and visible presence downtown” and a “focus will be on ensuring public safety, preventing violence, and upholding the law.”

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But they already know what Al-Quds is.

“Al Quds Day, which was established in 1979 by Iran’s Supreme Leader as a day calling for the destruction of Israel, is effectively a rally for the Islamic Regime, through which it exports its violent ideology worldwide,” said the CIJA. “Al Quds Day is used as a platform by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps — a banned terrorist group in Canada — to spread its violent ideology, and there are credible reports that as many as 700 individuals linked to the Iranian regime may be in Canada.”

At the very least, these protest leaders should be given the same zero tolerance approach as parking violators would and be told they can’t protest at any place of worship or diplomatic office or block any streets. The mayor, the chief of police or the premier have the power to tell them they are entitled to demonstrate but only in a public square or park.

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But they have not done that. Ontario Solicitor General Michael Kerzner said, “Any display of antisemitism, intimidation, or the glorification of terrorist groups and their violence is unacceptable and will not be tolerated in Ontario” and anybody who crosses the line to “engage in acts of hate, promote extremist ideologies, or incite violence will be held accountable and brought to justice to the fullest extent of the law.”

If this statement was directed towards trucker convoy players like Tamara Lich, Harold Jonker, Chris Barber or Pat King, the public would believe it. They certainly don’t when it comes to cracking down on antisemites. Even when police have made arrests, the courts throw out the charges.

And even when there are troubling flags displayed or lyrics in songs played, the authorities traditionally let it all go.

The rules are different for those who hate Jews, America and Israel. Al-Quds Day is on record as being a hate fest that even after six terror attacks in two weeks Toronto, Ontario and Canada has no guts to stand up to.

jwarmington@postmedia.com

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