Ezra Levant arrested while filming anti-Israel protest in Toronto
- Ezra Levant, a journalist from Rebel News, was arrested for filming a pro-Palestinian rally in Toronto.
- Police claimed that his presence was inciting the crowd, leading to his arrest for breaching the peace.
- The incident has raised concerns over the treatment of conservative reporters in Canada.
In Toronto, Canada, a journalist named Ezra Levant was arrested for filming an anti-Israel protest that took place in a Jewish neighborhood. The protest was pro-Palestinian, with various individuals expressing their views, some of which were considered offensive by the local Jewish community. Levant, who is known for his conservative commentary, was detained after police instructed him to move away from the protesters, claiming his filming was inciting the crowd. This incident highlights a trend in Canada where conservative reporters have faced legal challenges while trying to cover protests and public events. The arrest was met with cheers from some of the protesters, raising concerns over media freedom and the treatment of journalists covering contentious political issues.