{
  "id": 10992474,
  "title": "University of Toronto hosting October 7 event, 'Honoring Our Martyrs' on massacre anniversary",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/university-of-toronto-hosting-october-7-event-honoring-our-martyrs-on",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T17:20:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-910218"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The University of Toronto is facing criticism for hosting an event on the anniversary of the October 7 attacks. The vigil, titled \"Honoring Our Martyrs on October 7,\" was organized by student groups and will take place at Sidney Smith Hall. The event marks three years since the Hamas-led massacre, during which 1,200 Palestinians, including 8 Canadians, were killed. Critics argue that scheduling the event on the anniversary of the attacks is provocative and offensive. National security expert Dr. Casey Babb expressed shock and disappointment at the university's decision, stating that similar events are taking place across the country and raising concerns about glorifying terrorism and indulging in antisemitic libels.",
  "summary": "The planned student vigil is scheduled for the anniversary of the October 7 attacks. A separate screening of a film titled \"The Gaza Ghetto Uprising\" is also scheduled.",
  "key_points": [
    "University of Toronto hosting October 7 vigil",
    "Event honors Palestinian martyrs, marks 3 years",
    "Critics condemn event as provocative and offensive"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}