Two Jewish schools shot at overnight in Montreal in suspected hate attack

In the early hours of the morning on November 9, at 4:30 a.m., two Yeshivas, a typoe traditional orthodox Jewish school, fell victim to violent antisemitic attacks.

Yeshiva Gedola in Outremont and Azrieli Schools in Notre-Dame de Grace, which cater to children of all ages, from elementary to secondary school, were the targeted establishments.

Security camera footage from Yeshiva Gedola in Outremont reportedly revealed an individual approaching on foot, firing a shot at the entrance, and then quickly departing.

NOW: Antisemitism in Montreal continues.
Early morning today at 4am a live bullet was shot through two different Yeshiva. Police are investigating.

More to follow as I report on scene.https://t.co/hBYQ5cvd6p pic.twitter.com/kVC2xbI62p

— Alexandra Lavoie (@ThevoiceAlexa) November 9, 2023

The bullet penetrated the first door and shattered the glass of the second door. Strikingly, only one bullet appears to have been fired at both institutions. Police are actively investigating the incident, initiated when employees noticed the damage around 8:30 a.m., prompting a call to the police department.

NOW IN Montreal:

Here at one of the Yeshiva's that was shot overnight. Police dogs are on site investigating.https://t.co/hBYQ5cvd6p pic.twitter.com/UoQS4IIUYJ

— Alexandra Lavoie (@ThevoiceAlexa) November 9, 2023

This unsettling event marks the third consecutive day where Montreal finds itself at the centre of antisemitic attacks. The streak commenced with a firebombing — a Molotov cocktail targeting the door of a synagogue.

Subsequently, an attack unfolded at Concordia University, targeting Jewish students engaged in honouring the 230+ Israeli hostages taken by Hamas.

WATCH:

I spoke to a university student from the pro-Palestinian crowd at Concordia, Montreal where video shows Jewish students protested for supporting Israel.

She witnessed the woman who called one a k*ke. https://t.co/tGb0elXBA2 pic.twitter.com/PZSfjJzh7p

— Alexandra Lavoie (@ThevoiceAlexa) November 9, 2023

The surge in antisemitic incidents in the Montreal area has raised concerns, with law enforcement expressing a strong commitment to taking the situation seriously. Investigations are ongoing, reflecting the urgency and gravity of addressing these disturbing acts of hate.