A heavy police presence is on site as tens of thousands participate in Toronto’s annual Walk With Israel on Sunday.
A heavy police presence is on site as tens of thousands of people participate in Toronto’s annual Walk With Israel on Sunday, with police confirming two arrests before the event was fully underway.
Organizers say they are expecting turnout similar to last year’s estimated 56,000 participants.
Toronto police say they have increased their presence this year to prevent confrontations, as competing groups could gather along the route.
POLICE A heavy police presence at Toronto’s annual Walk With Israel on Sunday, June 7, 2026 (CP24 photo).
Already, police said a woman was arrested for obstructing a peace officer near Bathurst Street and Sheppard Avenue West at approximately 8:40 a.m.
A second arrest was made at Earl Bales Park at approximately 10:22 a.m., where police said a man was arrested for assaulting a peace officer.
Walk With Israel Toronto’s annual Walk With Israel on Sunday, June 7, 2026 (CP24 photo).
Further information about both arrests is expected to be released about the arrest later today.
Participants are carrying Israeli flags, while Iranian and American flags are also visible in the crowd.
Organizers say the walk is a show of support for Israel and the Jewish community.
Walk With Israel Toronto’s annual Walk With Israel on Sunday, June 7, 2026 (CP24 photo).
The event comes amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East and repeated protests in Canada over the war in Gaza.
With files from The Canadian Press.