In January, three people were charged after a pro-Palestinian rally at an office in Toronto

TORONTO – A pro-Palestinian group says it has been arrested for protesting at a Toronto business some of its supporters say is affiliated with Israeli causes.

The group, which calls itself Jews Against Genocide, said in a statement that on January 31, dozens of people marched into the offices of Awz Ventures around Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue West.

According to the police, a 33-year-old woman, a 37-year-old woman and a 41-year-old man were detained.

All three were charged with damaging property, being part of an unlawful assembly and failing to leave a house when asked to do so.

Police say several people illegally gained access to a private business, and the accused interfered with the operation of the business and did not leave when instructed.

In a statement, Jews Say No to Genocide, Toronto police say they are on the wrong side of history and accuse them of selectively enforcing the law.

This Canadian Press report was first published on April 15, 2024.

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