Toronto Man, 29, Charged After Israeli Flags Set on Fire Outside North York Church

A 29-year-old man has been charged after hundreds of Israeli flags were allegedly set on fire outside a church in Toronto on October 7, marking the third anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel.

According to Toronto police, the suspect, identified as Syed Raza, allegedly removed Israeli flags from outside the Word of Faith International Christian Centre in North York, set them on fire and fled the scene.

Investigators identified and arrested Raza a few days later during a demonstration near Dundas Street East and Yonge Street in downtown Toronto.

Raza faces four charges, including arson, mischief and breaching court orders.

The Toronto Police Service said the incident occurred at approximately 1 a.m. on October 7.