TORONTO โ Toronto Police have charged five individuals following a violent disruption of a private Students Supporting Israel (SSI) event that left one attendee injured and property damaged.
The incident occurred on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at approximately 1:13 p.m. in the Bay Street and Elm Street area. According to police, a group of demonstrators entered the venue without permission, forcing their way inside and causing panic among attendees. One individual sustained injuries from broken glass during the forced entry.
Police responded quickly and arrested several suspects in the surrounding area. Officers said some of the accused resisted arrest, and one assaulted a police officer during the incident.
Those Arrested and Charged
According to a Toronto Police Service news release, the following individuals were charged in connection with the attack:
- Nicole Baiton, 25, of Oakville
- Kiana Alexis, 22, of Toronto
- Charges: Forcible Entry, Member of Unlawful Assembly, Obstruct Peace Officer
- Court date: January 5, 2026, 11:00 a.m.
- Fatimah Mugni, 23, of Toronto
- Charges: Forcible Entry, Member of Unlawful Assembly
- Court date: January 7, 2026, 11:00 a.m.
- Chelsea Wu, 29, of Toronto
- Charges: Obstruct Peace Officer, Assault Peace Officer
- Court date: January 9, 2026, 11:00 a.m.
- Manal Kamran, 21, of Toronto
- Charges: Obstruct Peace Officer
- Court date: January 7, 2026, 11:00 a.m.
All hearings are scheduled to take place at the Ontario Court of Justice, 10 Armoury Street, in Toronto.
Incident Sparks Concern Among Jewish Organizations
Jewish community groups condemned the attack, describing it as part of a growing pattern of intimidation against Jewish students and pro-Israel advocates. โNo one should fear for their safety while expressing support for Israel or Jewish identity,โ said a spokesperson for Students Supporting Israel.
Bโnai Brith Canada also issued a statement urging law enforcement and universities to take stronger action against violence and harassment targeting Jewish events.
The SSI gathering had been organized as a private educational and cultural event. Witnesses said demonstrators carrying Palestinian flags and chanting anti-Israel slogans forced their way into the space before police intervened.
The incident comes amid a surge of antisemitic acts across Canada since the Hamas-led October 7, 2023, massacre in Israel, which killed more than 1,200 people and saw over 250 kidnapped into Gaza. Jewish advocacy groups have warned that intimidation and vandalism targeting synagogues, schools, and cultural events have sharply increased.
Toronto Police are continuing their investigation and ask anyone with information to contact them at 416-808-3500 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).
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This article is based on verified information from the Toronto Police Service and publicly available news releases.