Tens of thousands expected to attend this year's march, says United Jewish Appeal Federation

Thousands of members of Toronto's Jewish community marched through the streets of Toronto on Sunday as part of an annual pro-Israel event that's unfolding amid heightened security and multiple protests.

The United Jewish Appeal is holding its annual "Walk with Israel," which involves a five-kilometre walk and a festival in the city's north end.

March participants, who were expected to turn out in record numbers, waved Israeli flags and carried posters of those taken hostage during the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas that triggered the latest war with Israel.
Toronto police have said they aim to "avoid confrontations" by designating certain areas for those who plan to protest the event, and they have warned that anyone engaging in criminal behaviour will be arrested. Officers from numerous other police forces are also present, and a large stretch of Bathurst Street has been blocked off for the march.