Incendiary device thrown at front doors of Vancouver synagogue, says Jewish federation
The Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver says an “incendiary device” was thrown at the front doors of a synagogue in what Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called a “disgusting act of antisemitism.”
By Ap News
Published - May 31, 2024, 03:41 PM ET
Last Updated - May 31, 2024, 03:41 PM EDT
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — The Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver said Friday an “incendiary device” was thrown at the front doors of a synagogue in what Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called a “disgusting act of antisemitism.”
Vancouver police said the case was being investigated as an act of arson and possible hate crime.
The federation said in a statement the incident occurred at the Schara Tzedeck synagogue at around 9:30 p.m. on Thursday and that damage was minor and no one was hurt.
The federation calls the alleged incident a “deliberate act of hate” and an “attempt to intimidate” the Jewish community.
