Montreal police open hate crime investigation into suspected arson at kosher restaurant
Police received reports at around 3:15 am of the fire at Nöam restaurant and the business next door, and spent several hours bringing the flames under control. Both buildings sustained major damage.
Montreal police launched a hate crime investigation into a suspected arson attack that destroyed a kosher restaurant early Saturday morning. The Nöam restaurant, located in Montreal, suffered extensive damage along with the adjacent business. Police responded to the fire around 3:15 am and worked to extinguish the flames. The arson squad is examining the incident as a possible hate crime.
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree expressed deep concern over the alleged attack, emphasizing that antisemitism has no place in society. The restaurant, known for offering Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, was targeted at 3 am, and police suspect a person may have walked away from the scene. Pierre Poilievre, leader of Canada's Conservative Party, called for immediate action to protect Jewish communities from hate crimes.
B'nai Brith Canada highlighted the broader issue of a climate of intimidation and threats targeting Jewish institutions and neighborhoods. This incident follows a series of antisemitic attacks, including attacks on kosher bakeries in Toronto and antisemitic abuse against a Jewish family in a Montreal playground.
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