Israel's ZAKA rescue service reports multiple security force members were killed and several wounded in a shooting incident in Montreal. The ZAKA international division head says no reports of Jewish casualties have been received so far, and the background of the incident is still being clarified.
Israel's ZAKA rescue service reported Monday evening that a shooting incident in Montreal resulted in multiple security force members killed and several wounded. Baruch Nidam, head of ZAKA's international division, stated that no reports of Jewish casualties have been received so far, and the motive or background of the attack remains under investigation.
The report comes from ZAKA, an Israeli volunteer emergency response organization, and is based on a single source at this stage. No further details about the location, the assailant, or the specific identity of the victims have been released. The incident is unrelated to the Israel-Lebanon or Gaza fronts and is taking place in Canada.
The Zioneer has no prior reporting on this specific event. The desk is monitoring for additional details and official statements.
4 developments
- StrongNew footage from Montreal attack scene shows police operation underway
- DevelopingIsrael's NYC consul general discusses Montreal shooting with Canadian counterpart
- DevelopingWZO Chairman Yaakov Hagoel: Montreal shooting a 'wake-up call' for Canada
- DevelopingZAKA volunteer: Montreal gunmen rented hotel room, fired at police from inside
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