TORONTO,– The Jewish human rights organization B’nai Brith Canada has reissued its recent call for increased vigilance at Jewish institutions following the tragic shooting in Toulouse, France, this morning.
Frank Dimant, CEO of B’nai Brith Canada, stated: “At present there is much speculation about who might be responsible for this atrocity in the context of Europe’s co-called ‘culture wars’. However, the message remains the same: extremists see Jewish communities as a target, requiring heightened, ongoing security throughout the Continent.
“As the investigation continues on whether this is the work of an individual or an organized group, there are clearly security implications that must be considered here in Canada as well. That is why we have reissued our recent call for increased security precautions at all Jewish institutions.
“Our hearts go out to the families of the victims, as well as to the broader French Jewish community.”
