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Older siblings everywhere could appreciate John Harbaugh's refusal to concede an inch against his younger brother Jim. Even when his Baltimore Ravens faced fourth down at their 16-yard line in the second quarter, John wasn't giving up the ball without a fight. The Ravens converted that fourth down and two others on their way to a 30-23 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday night, giving their coach a third victory in three matchups against his brother. It was the first time they'd faced off since Baltimore beat San Francisco — then coached by Jim Harbaugh — in the Super Bowl at the end of the 2012 season. “We grew up in the same room and have always lived our life side by side, but that’s not what the game is about,” John Harbaugh said. “The game really is about the players, and the players are always going to win the game or lose the game or whatever.” On this night, it was Baltimore's players who shined. Specifically Derrick Henry, who rushed for 140 yards. Lamar Jackson threw a couple of touchdown passes, and the defense was solid, allowing touchdowns on the first and last Los Angeles drives but not much in between. “I’m proud of our guys,” John Harbaugh said. “I’m proud of the way they came out and responded after the first 10 points — we were down 10-0, and our guys stepped up.” After converting fourth-and-1 at their 16 late in the second quarter, the Ravens scored on a 40-yard pass from Jackson to Rashod Bateman, taking the lead for good at 14-10. Baltimore's other two fourth-and-1 conversions came on a 14-play touchdown drive that spanned the end of the third quarter and start of the fourth. “We’re just confident that we’ll end up converting on those fourth downs, and we did a great job blocking,” said Henry, who converted the last two of the fourth downs. "All we had to do was make a play, and we did.” The Ravens got back to their identity a bit, rushing for 212 yards. And it wasn't just Henry and Jackson contributing. Justice Hill broke free for a 51-yard touchdown that made it 30-16 in the fourth. “Nobody wants to stand in front of (Derrick Henry) every single play, every single run,” Hill said. "You can do it one time, two times, three times, but when you have to do it 20 to 25 times, it starts to wear down. I’m glad we stuck with the run game this game, and it played out for us.” There were still too many penalties, with the Ravens flagged nine times for 102 yards. Baltimore played a pretty clean game until the fourth quarter, so several of those flags came after the Ravens had the game reasonably under control, but this is still an area of concern. With star linebacker Roquan Smith out because of a hamstring injury, Malik Harrison led the Ravens with a dozen tackles. “It’s a lot of people that doubted me coming into this game, so I’m happy I was able to ball out and show them that I can be in this league, and I can play at a high level,” Harrison said. There was a time when Isaiah Likely seemed as if he might be supplanting Mark Andrews as Baltimore's top tight end threat, but Likely went without a catch Monday. He did, however, recover the onside kick that effectively ended the game. Although Smith was out, DT Travis Jones (ankle) and C Tyler Linderbaum (back) were able to start. Jackson has now thrown 22 touchdown passes with no interceptions on Monday nights, with a passer rating of 124.3. The Ravens have one more game before their open date, and it's a showdown this weekend against a Philadelphia team that has won seven in a row. Saquon Barkley (1,392) of the Eagles and Henry (1,325) have both surpassed 1,300 yards rushing already. Nobody else in the NFL has more than 1,000. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl
Over 4,000 Imran Khan supporters arrested ahead of Islamabad protestThis week, Geneva became the hub of innovation dialogue at Redefining Shipping by Klaveness. A critical question took center stage: How can we achieve a 100% carbon reduction by 2050 while expanding the fleet by 40%? Moderated by Nisha Pillai, a former BBC World News presenter, the event began with dry bulk and tanker market updates followed by a keynote from our CEO, Ernst Meyer, urging us to rethink what it means to redefine shipping. “This isn’t just about fuel; it’s about processes and business models that must change to meet 2050’s ambitious goals. The next 25 years in our industry will be shaped by entirely new parameters,” Meyer stated. Meyer signaled that structural inefficiencies can only be addressed if we create commercial pressure, such as through carbon taxes. The question remains, how does this affect the end consumer? According to Ernst – not much, “there might be a 5 cent increase on a loaf of bread, while the positive impact on global supply chains is significant”. Removing the Blindfold: Can data really enable efficiency in maritime supply chains? The conversations started with an animated panel featuring Rahman Moayeri, Director of Supply Chain Raw Materials at Alcoa, Jonathan Hadley, Head of Commercial Bauxite & Alumina at Hydro Aluminum, Ingrid Kylstad, Managing Director of Klaveness Digital and Michael Jørgensen, Managing Director of Klaveness Dry Bulk, who discussed the use of data in maritime supply chains. They emphasized that data provides a comprehensive, predictive view of the supply chain, eliminating guesswork. However, challenges like resistance to tech adoption were acknowledged. Despite this, the panel agreed that the value of data-driven decision-making is undeniable. Left to right: Nisha Pillai, Journalist and Moderator, Ernst Meyer, CEO, Torvald Klaveness The discussion also covered the benefits of leveraging technology from shipping companies with industry-specific expertise, along with the hot topic of AI. Innovation in Shipping: A wake-up call Engebret Dahm, CEO of Klaveness Combination Carriers (KCC), delivered a compelling talk on innovation in shipping. He highlighted the contrast between the rapid advancements in telecommunications and automotive industries and the slower pace within shipping. Dahm detailed how focusing on trading efficiency, along with operational and energy initiatives, eases the transition to low-carbon fuels. Leonardo Ferreira, Trading Managing Director at Raizen, joined the conversation to discuss the collaboration between Raizen and KCC. He outlined the synergy between Raizen’s unique trade routes and KCC’s combination carriers, which have achieved a 40% reduction in carbon emissions and very minimal ballasting time—showcasing their aligned sustainability goals. Are Our Sustainability Goals just Admirable? The event concluded with a fireside chat between Pillai and Meyer that summarized the key insights and addressed questions on the practical application of sustainability goals. Meyer reflected, “Although our sustainability goals may be admirable, we aren’t pursuing them solely due to an ideology to change the world. They must align with sound business principles—our models and investments must remain profitable.” The Redefining Shipping event provided maritime industry leaders with a valuable platform to share insights on sustainable practices and innovative strategies. Strategies essential for the industry’s progress toward 2050. Source: Torvald Klaveness
PORTLAND, Maine — Honey, they shrunk the catalogs. While retailers hope to go big this holiday season, customers may notice that the printed gift guides arriving in their mailboxes are smaller. Many of the millions of catalogs getting sent to U.S. homes were indeed scaled down to save on postage and paper, resulting in pint-sized editions. Lands’ End, Duluth Trading Company and Hammacher Schlemmer are among gift purveyors using smaller editions. Some retailers are saving even more money with postcards. Lisa Ayoob, a tech-savvy, online shopper in Portland, Maine, was surprised by the size of a recent catalog she received from outdoor apparel company Carbon2Cobalt. “It almost felt like it was a pamphlet compared to a catalog,” she said. Catalogs have undergone a steady recalibration over the years in response to technological changes and consumer behavior. The thick, heavy Sears and J.C. Penney catalogs that brought store displays to American living rooms slimmed down and gave way to targeted mailings once websites could do the same thing. Recent postal rate increases accelerated the latest shift to compact formats. The number of catalogs mailed each year dropped about 40% between 2006 to 2018, when an estimated 11.5 billion were mailed to homes, according to the trade group formerly known as the American Catalog Mailers Association. In a sign of the times, the group based in Washington rebranded itself in May as the American Commerce Marketing Association, reflecting a broadened focus. But don’t expect catalogs to go the way of dinosaurs yet. Defying predictions of doom, they have managed to remain relevant in the e-commerce era. Retail companies found that could treat catalogs with fewer pages as a marketing tool and include QR and promo codes to entice customers to browse online and complete a purchase. Despite no longer carrying an extended inventory of goods, catalogs are costly to produce and ship. But they hold their own in value because of growing digital advertising costs, helping retailers cut through the noise for consumers barraged by multi-format advertisements, industry officials say. In an unlikely twist, notable e-commerce companies like Amazon and home goods supplier Wayfair started distributing catalogs in recent years. Amazon began mailing a toy catalog in 2018. That was the same year Sears, which produced an annual Christmas Wish Book starting in 1933, filed for bankruptcy. Fans of printed information may rejoice to hear that apparel retailer J.Crew relaunched its glossy catalog this year. Research shows that the hands-on experience of thumbing through a catalog leaves a greater impression on consumers, said Jonathan Zhang, a professor of marketing at Colorado State University. “The reason why these paper formats are so effective is that our human brains haven’t evolved as fast as technology and computers over the past 10 to 20 years. We retain more information when we read something on paper. That’s why paper books remain relevant,” Zhang said. “The psychology shows that three-dimensional, tactile experiences are more memorable.” Pint-sized presentations still can work, though, because the purpose of catalogs these days is simply to get customers’ attention, Zhang said. Conserving paper also works better with younger consumers who are worried about the holiday shopping season’s impact on the planet, he said. Postal increases are hastening changes. The latest round of postage hikes in July included the category with the 8.5-by-11-inch size that used to be ubiquitous for the catalog industry. Many retailers responded by reducing the size of catalogs, putting them in a lower-cost letter category, said Paul Miller, executive vice president and managing director of the American Commerce Marketing Association. One size, called a “slim jim,” measures 10.5 by 5.5 inches. But there other sizes. Some retailers have further reduced costs by mailing large postcards to consumers. Lands’ End, for one, is testing new compact formats to supplement its traditional catalogs. This year, that included folded glossy brochures and postcards, along with other formats, Chief Transformation Officer Angie Rieger said. Maine resident Ayoob said she understands why retailers still use catalogs even though she no longer is a fan of the format. These days, she prefers to browse for products on the internet. “Everybody wants eyeballs. There’s so much out there — so many websites, so many brands,” Ayoob said. Targeting customers at home is not a new concept. L.L. Bean was a pioneer of the mail-order catalog after its founder promoted his famous “Maine Hunting Shoe” to hunting license holders from out-of-state in 1912. The outdoor clothing and equipment company based in Freeport, Maine, is sticking to mailing out regular-sized catalogs for now. “By showcasing our icons, the catalog became an icon itself,” L.L. Bean spokesperson Amanda Hannah said. “Even as we invest more in our digital and brand marketing channels, the catalog retains a strong association with our brand, and is therefore an important part of our omni-channel strategy, especially for our loyal customers.” Get local news delivered to your inbox!
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield embarrassed the woeful Giants with his arm and legs, and if that wasn't enough, he rubbed it in by mimicking New York fan favorite Tommy DeVito's celebratory dance after scoring a touchdown. Mayfield catapulted into the end zone on a spectacular 10-yard scramble for one of Tampa Bay's four rushing TDs, and the Buccaneers beat the Giants and new starting quarterback DeVito 30-7 on Sunday, snapping a four-game losing streak and extending New York's skid to six. With both teams struggling and coming off byes, most of the focus leading up to the game was on the Giants' decisions this week to bench and then release quarterback Daniel Jones. The brash DeVito was given the starting job and asked to spark coach Brian Daboll's team, as he did last season. Instead, Mayfield provided the energy with his play and his trolling of DeVito. “Tribute to Tommy,” said a straight-faced Mayfield, who was 24 of 30 for 294 yards. “He’s a good dude, that’s why. Most of the times, I don’t know what I’m going to do. It’s spontaneous.” Mayfield was asked several times about the gesture and admitted he wanted to give Giants fans something they liked, adding he met DeVito at the Super Bowl in Las Vegas in February. “He had his chain blinged out, swag walking through the casino. It was awesome,” Mayfield said. “It was like a movie scene, honestly.” DeVito did nothing to help the NFL's lowest-scoring offense. He threw for 189 yards, mostly in the second half with New York well on its way to its sixth straight loss at home, where it is winless. Meanwhile, the Buccaneers dominated in every phase in a near-perfect performance that featured TD runs of 1 yard by Sean Tucker, 6 yards by Bucky Irving and 1 yard by Rachaad White. After recent losses to the Ravens, 49ers and Chiefs, Tampa Bay (5-6) moved within one game of idle Atlanta in the NFC South. “We’re hoping it builds confidence,” Mayfield said. “We have a belief that we are still sitting and controlling our own destiny.” Tampa Bay scored on five of its on first six possessions to open a 30-0 lead, and none was more exciting than Mayfield's TD run with 12 seconds left in the first half. On a second-and-goal from the 10, he avoided pressure and went for the end zone. He was hit by Cor'Dale Flott low and Dru Phillips high around the 2-yard line, and he was airborne when he crossed the goal line. The ball came loose when he hit the turf but he jumped up and flexed, DeVito-style, as the Bucs took a 23-0 lead. DeVito said players talked about the celebration in the locker room but he did not see it. Daboll was asked about the gesture and said Mayfield played well. He said the Giants' poor performance had nothing to do with Jones being released. “No excuse on that,” said Daboll, whose job is on the line despite making the playoffs in 2022. “We just didn’t do a good enough job.” “We played soft, and they beat the (expletive) out of us,” defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence added. Mayfield's favorite target Mike Evans returned to the lineup after missing three games with a hamstring injury and had five catches for 68 yards. Irving had 87 yards rushing and six catches for 64 yards. The Bucs held New York to three first downs and 45 yards in the first half, and they finished with 450 yards to the Giants' 245. DeVito had a 17-yard run in the fourth quarter to set up a 1-yard touchdown run by Devin Singletary. The brash New Jersey native was sacked four times, including once in the fourth quarter, which forced him to go to the bench for one play. Injuries Buccaneers: LT Tristan Wirfs (knee) did not play and Justin Skule replaced him. ... Tampa Bay lost OLB Joe Tryon-Shoyinka to an ankle injury in the second quarter and safety Jordan Whitehead to a pectoral injury in the fourth quarter. Giants: LT Jermaine Eluemunor (quad) and OLB Azeez Ojulari (toe) were hurt in the first quarter and did not return. Up next Buccaneers: At Carolina next Sunday. Giants: At Dallas on Thanksgiving ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl Tom Canavan, The Associated Press
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LONDON EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Tuesday welcomed a recently brokered cease-fire in Lebanon, describing it as a "relief in the devastating situation in the Middle East." In a statement shared on the social media platform X, Borrell commended France and the US for their mediation efforts in securing the agreement. "The agreement on a cease-fire in Lebanon is a relief in the devastating situation in the Middle East. I want to praise France and the US for their mediation," he wrote. He emphasized the importance of ensuring the cease-fire's durability to protect the lives of citizens in Lebanon and Israel and to facilitate the safe return of internally displaced people. "It is now crucial that the cease-fire holds," he added. Borrell underscored the critical need for the full implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701 (UNSCR 1701), which outlines measures for maintaining peace and security along the Lebanon-Israel border. In a pointed appeal to Lebanon’s political leaders, he reiterated the EU’s call for the election of a president, stressing the urgency of addressing the country’s prolonged political paralysis. He further highlighted the right of the Lebanese people to "regain full sovereignty on the country’s affairs, without external interference," signaling Europe’s concern over foreign influence in Lebanon’s domestic politics. Other global reactions The US and French presidents, Joe Biden and Emmanuel Macron, issued a joint statement. "Today, after many weeks of tireless diplomacy, Israel and Lebanon have accepted a cessation of hostilities between Israel and Lebanon," the statement said. "This announcement will create the conditions to restore lasting calm and allow residents in both countries to return safely to their homes on both sides of the Blue Line," it said. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed the announcement of a cease-fire between Israel and the Lebanese Hezbollah group, calling for the deal to be turned into "a lasting political solution." "We must see immediate progress towards a cease-fire deal in Gaza, the release of all hostages and the removal of restrictions on desperately needed humanitarian aid," he added. Ireland’s Foreign Minister Michael Martin said in a statement: "I welcome the announcement of a cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Both sides must use the cease-fire to engage meaningfully to achieve a durable peace." Belgian Foreign Minister Hadja Lahbib also took to X, saying "the cease-fire agreement in Lebanon is a crucial step towards stopping the escalation in the Middle East. We call for a cease-fire in the whole region, including Gaza. Only resuming negotiations for a 2-state solution can bring peace. Civilians must be protected." Slovenian Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon said: "I welcome important cease-fire announcement. I’m also hopeful for a cease-fire in Gaza, with release of all hostages & an end to the tremendous suffering of the inhabitants." German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock also said in a statement that the cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah "is a ray of hope for the entire region." "The cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah shows what is possible with diplomatic means: We also urgently need a cease-fire in Gaza now so that the German and all other hostages are finally released and the suffering and hunger of hundreds of thousands of women, children and men finally comes to an end," she added. Following his joint statement with Biden, French President Macron expressed his approval of the cease-fire in a separate message, highlighting the agreement as the outcome of extensive diplomatic efforts spanning several months. "It constitutes the culmination of efforts undertaken over many months with the Israeli and Lebanese authorities, in close coordination with the United States and under the impetus of President Joe Biden,” he said. Macron emphasized the need for the cease-fire to be upheld to ensure the safety of both Lebanese and Israeli civilians, as well as to facilitate the safe return of displaced populations. “The conditions for lasting peace are well-known and are framed by existing United Nations Security Council resolutions, particularly Resolution 1701, which this agreement strongly reaffirms,” Macron noted. He urged all parties to use this opportunity to help rebuild Lebanon. “This agreement must open a new chapter for Lebanon. The cessation of hostilities offers an opportunity for the Lebanese to engage, with the support of their partners, in the sustainable recovery of the country,” he added. Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares also took to X, saying the announcement of a cease-fire in Lebanon is good news for peace and security. "Now, we must move forward with the implementation of Resolution 1701," he added. Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp said: "This is a vital step towards ending hostilities and regional de-escalation." Sweden also extended its support for the agreement while calling for broader initiatives in Gaza. “Very positive news that a ceasefire agreement has been announced between Israel and Hezbollah. Civilians on both sides have suffered for a long time,” Foreign Minister Maria Stenergard said on X. She reiterated Sweden’s appeal for a cease-fire in Gaza, stressing that it would be vital “to improve the humanitarian situation, secure the release of all hostages, and to restart serious efforts toward a two-state solution.” Austria also voiced its support for the agreement. "We welcome the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon and call on all parties to adhere to it. This will finally allow Israeli and Lebanese civilians to return to their homes," the Austrian Foreign Ministry said on X. Vienna praised the efforts of the US and France, reaffirming its commitment to the peacekeeping UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), saying, "Austria will continue its engagement in UNIFIL." European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said "the announced cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah is very encouraging news. Lebanon will have an opportunity to increase internal security and stability thanks to Hezbollah’s reduced influence." World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus also praised the agreement, acknowledging the heavy burden the recent hostilities have placed on Lebanon's healthcare system. "We hope it will be implemented immediately and translate into a lasting peace in Lebanon," he stated on X. Ghebreyesus also called for urgent measures for Gaza, stating: "Civilians in Gaza are suffering immensely and need a life-saving ceasefire, full-scale humanitarian assistance, and peace now before it is too late. The best medicine is peace." Israel’s security cabinet approved the cease-fire agreement with Lebanon on Tuesday evening. US President Joe Biden confirmed that both Israel and Lebanon agreed to the deal, which will take effect at 4 a.m. local time (0200GMT) Wednesday. “The Security Cabinet, this evening, in a 10-1 vote, approved the US proposal for a cease-fire arrangement in Lebanon,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said in a statement.
As an Asian and Jewish woman working in the hospital system, Serena Lee-Segal says antisemitism at work is a bigger problem now than her own experience of anti-Asian racism during COVID-19. “What I now experience as a Jewish health-care worker, the rise in this form of hate, has made me feel deeply uncomfortable and unsafe,” the occupational therapist told a news conference held by the Jewish Medical Association of Ontario (JMAO). “It’s scary and it’s something that urgently needs to be addressed.” The JMAO brought Lee-Segal and several doctors to the Ontario legislature this week to flag a “disturbing rise in antisemitism” experienced by some Jewish medical practitioners in the wake of the . “Many of our members have been doxxed and subjected to targeted harassment simply for being Jewish,” association president Dr. Lisa Salamon told a news conference Wednesday. “These attacks have profound mental health impacts and send a chilling message to all Jewish professionals in health care.” The association said its members have experienced antisemitism in comments or remarks by colleagues in conversation or at organized events, in clinical settings, at medical schools on university campuses, and in social media. A Toronto surgeon, who asked the Star to withhold her name for fear of further harassment, said she was recently the target of an “intense, hateful email campaign.” She received messages calling her a “Nazi” and a “white supremacist” among other insults after her email address was widely distributed by unknown doxxers. The JMAO’s concerns, which follow with a sharp rise in complaints about antisemitism, come amid a doctor shortage across the country. According to the Ontario Medical Association, the shortage has left 2.5 million people in this province without a family physician. The association used the news conference to present results of a survey of members of Jewish medical associations across the country. About 2,000 surveys were sent and 944 medical practitioners filled them out, including 476 in Ontario. Not all answered every question. The survey said just seven of the 944 — fewer than one per cent — felt antisemitism was severe in community, hospital or academic medical settings such as university medical schools before Oct. 7, 2023. A smaller number, 364, answered a question on whether they have experienced antisemitism on the job since then, with 294 saying “yes.” Asked if they are considering whether to leave North America in search of a better work environment, 236 of the 944 said “yes.” And asked if antisemitism since the Israel-Hamas war began has been the most professionally/personally challenging time of their life, 192 of 786 who responded to that question said “yes.” Of those 786 respondents, 43 said antisemitism has not changed their life significantly. Dr. Barry Pakes, who teaches at the University of Toronto’s Dalla Lana School of Public Health and organized the survey to take the pulse of the profession, said the results point to a level of distress. “When Jewish health-care professionals are afraid and harassed, it sends a dangerous message that discrimination is tolerated in our institutions,” added Pakes, a former York Region medical officer of health. “It weakens our health-care system at a time when it is already under tremendous strain,” added Pakes, who noted he has swapped his kippa, a Jewish skullcap, for a baseball hat in some situations after experiencing “catcalls.” Dr. Samuel Silver, an associate professor of medicine at Queen’s University, warned that in a “toxic environment,” Canada risks losing Jewish medical students to other jurisdictions when they graduate. “It’s unacceptable for whatever happens in the international sphere, however people feel about anything going on in the world, to affect their ability to care for patients, to work with their colleagues, to teach,” said Dr. Ayelet Kuper, chair of the JMAO and an associate medical professor at U of T. “We are now feeling at the very pointy end, and it’s something we have to address in our institutions,” she added. Lee-Segal blamed her union, the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU), for “visibly targeting Jews with hatred” as fellow members have flown the union flag at “protests condoning terrorism.” Many Jews consider some statements at pro-Palestinian protests, such as “from the river to the sea, Palestine shall be free” as a call for the eradication of Israel. Palestinian advocates dispute this interpretation. OPSEU, whose president JP Hornick appeared at rallies in support of the U of T pro-Palestinian encampment, did not reply to requests for comment on Lee-Segal’s allegations or on complaints filed against the union by Jewish members before the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal two months ago. The encampment at U of T, established by students and activists outraged by Israel’s military campaign in Gaza to pressure the university into restructuring its finances and academic relationships in order to sanction Israel, became a magnet for controversy. Before it was in early July, there were frequent rallies expressing support for protesters living in tents and solidarity with the people of Gaza. U of T president that there were incidents of offensive signs and language during the encampment and agreed antisemitism was a serious problem on campus. On social media and emails, these doctors are being harassed and professionally compromised. Lee-Segal said she was treating two patients in their eighties in hospital late last month — one of them a Holocaust survivor — who was “relieved” to see her wearing a Star of David necklace. “They expressed to me how nervous they were about the care they would receive due to the rise in antisemitism that they were seeing in our streets.” Antisemitic acts accounted for one-third of all reported hate crimes in Toronto in 2023, the last full year for which statistics are available, and were double the level of the previous year, Toronto police report. Seven per cent of reported hate crimes that year were anti-Muslim. In recent weeks, Toronto police charged two males with shooting at the Bais Chaya Mushka Elementary School for Jewish girls on Oct. 12, which was Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. It was the second time this year the North York School was targeted with gunfire. The Oct. 7, 2023 surprise attack by Hamas was the largest mass killing of Jews since the Holocaust. Some 1,200 people, mostly civilians, were killed and about 250 taken hostage by Hamas, with roughly 100 remaining in Gaza. One-third are believed to be dead, the Israel’s subsequent offensive against Hamas, considered a terrorist group by Canada and other countries, has killed over 44,500 Palestinians in Gaza, mainly women and children, according to the Gaza Health Ministry, which does not say how many are combatants.