On August 16, 2025, a large demonstration took place at Yonge and Dundas in Toronto, organized by the Palestinian Youth Movement (PYM) and involving over 70 groups, including Neturei Karta and the Communist Revolutionary Party. The protest focused on advocating for an arms embargo and drew hundreds to thousands of participants. Police established barricades using bicycles to prevent protesters from occupying the intersection, and officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stood guard outside the Israeli consulate following the event. Notable attendees included Canadian Anti-Hate Network board member Nigel Barriffe and his wife Anna Zalik, as well as members of the "Jews Say No to Genocide" group, who marched from Canadian Tire to join the protest. Mounted police were present but did not engage directly with the crowd. The protest was part of a broader series of demonstrations, including solidarity protests in Gothenburg, Sweden, responding to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Additional activity related to the protests included demonstrations outside Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand's residence in Oakville, where police maintained a presence amid reports of repeated disruptions by organized groups such as the Orange Hats, led by Gisela McKay. Individuals like activist-photographer Kevin Aichele and protester Kerry Gauer, who has been arrested twice for alleged assault, were noted at these events. The protests have also drawn media attention, with some outlets highlighting confrontations at events such as the Saint John festival, where keffiyeh-draped anti-Israel protesters targeted Jewish attendees. Coverage of these events has been featured in various media, including interviews with Canadian Anti-Hate Network members and segments on Rebel News.