Video Shows Protesters Harassing Liberal MP Rob Oliphant Over Israel Policy

TORONTO — A video circulating on social media shows a group of pro-Palestinian protesters surrounding Liberal MP Rob Oliphant at an outdoor Canada Day community event in his Toronto riding, loudly denouncing his record on Israel and Gaza and demanding he support an arms embargo on the Jewish state.

The footage, filmed at close range and corroborated by multiple posts online, shows Oliphant attempting to walk through a public area as protesters follow, shouting accusations including “war criminal,” “there’s blood on your hands,” and “you’re supporting genocide.”

Several demonstrators accuse him of breaking promises to back the International Court of Justice’s rulings and claim he misled constituents about his stance on Palestine.

At one point, Oliphant is heard asking, “Will you leave me alone?” before breaking into a full rendition of “O Canada” in an apparent attempt to drown out the chants. Protesters respond with renewed calls of “arms embargo now,” “shame on you,” “coward,” and “no peace for our MPs until Palestine is free.”

Hamas loyalists go all out to harass Liberal MP @Rob_Oliphant under the approval & protection of @TorontoPolice @TPSOperations

It doesn’t seem pandering to the supporters of terrorism is working out for these politicians. pic.twitter.com/nUKdeCbW9X

— Leviathan (@l3v1at4an) August 9, 2025

Rob Oliphant, the Liberal MP for Don Valley West and a parliamentary secretary in the federal government has been a consistent supporter of Canada’s close relationship with Israel, while also voicing support for a two-state solution. His position has drawn both praise from pro-Israel advocates and sharp criticism from anti-Israel activists.

The incident reflects a broader pattern of aggressive protest tactics targeting Canadian elected officials over the Israel–Palestine conflict. Jewish community leaders have warned that the increasingly confrontational tone at such events creates unsafe environments for public officials and constituents and contributes to a climate of intimidation.

There was no immediate comment from Oliphant’s office following the video’s release.

This article is based on verified information from social media video footage, the public record of MP Rob Oliphant, and reporting on recent protest activity in Canada.