The Aporia · Belleville, Ont., police investigating antisemitic flyers less than 2 weeks after synagogue attack

Police in Belleville are investigating antisemitic flyers distributed in the city's east end less than two weeks after a fatal attack on the Sons of Jacob Synagogue during Yom Kippur. The flyers' content and distribution details are not specified by police, who remain in contact with community leaders to ensure safety through patrols around religious spaces. Authorities urge anyone with information about the flyers or witnessing hate-motivated incidents to report them to the police.

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In Belleville, Ontario, police are investigating antisemitic flyers distributed in the city's east end less than two weeks after a gunman was killed attempting to attack the Sons of Jacob Synagogue on Yom Kippur. The incident is particularly disturbing as it follows a shooting that left an officer seriously injured and prompted synagogues across Canada to review their security measures. Norman Weddum, president of the targeted synagogue, described the flyer distribution as "disgusting" and noted that multiple flyers blaming Jewish people for various societal issues were found near the synagogue and throughout the city's east end. Police Chief Murray Rodd stated they are in contact with community leaders to ensure safety and have been proactive by continuing patrols around religious spaces.

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‘Disgusting’ antisemitic flyers distributed in Belleville weeks after synagogue shooting same event · 100%

National Post · 0.88 cosine similarity

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“Both articles describe the investigation of antisemitic flyers distributed in Belleville's east end less than two weeks after a synagogue attack on Yom Kippur.”

‘Disturbing’: Belleville, Ont., synagogue receives antisemitic flyers after shooting same event · 95%

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“Both articles describe antisemitic flyers distributed in Belleville, Ont., less than two weeks after a synagogue shooting on Yom Kippur.”

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“The articles describe different incidents: one about the synagogue returning to prayer after a hate-motivated shootout, and another about antisemitic flyers distributed less than two weeks later.”

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“The articles describe different events: one about a synagogue attack and another about antisemitic flyers distributed after the attack.”

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“Article A reports on antisemitic flyers distributed less than two weeks after a synagogue attack, while Article B reflects on security measures in response to the previous Belleville attack and does not mention the flyer incident.”

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Flyers distributed in same area of city as Sons of Jacob Synagogue targeted by gunman Sept. 20 Police in Belleville, Ont., say they're investigating antisemitic flyers being distributed in the city less than two weeks after a gunman was killed attempting to attack a local synagogue on Yom Kippur.

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🔮 According to the chief, Smith was shot several times and will need to undergo multiple surgeries.

2026-10-01 · CBC News

Belleville, Ont., police investigating antisemitic flyers less than 2 weeks after synagogue attack · assertive framing

Belleville police investigating antisemitic flyers less than 2 weeks after synagogue attack asserted

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Flyers distributed in same area of city as Sons of Jacob Synagogue targeted by gunman Sept. 20 Police in Belleville, Ont., say they're investigating antisemitic flyers being distributed in the city less than two weeks after a gunman was killed attempting to attack a local synagogue on Yom Kippur. asserted

gunman → distribute → Kippur

The brief Thursday afternoon news release does not specify the content of the flyers, when they were distributed or precisely where, other than the city's east end. asserted

they → specify → end

That's the same area of Belleville where police say a gunman tried to attack the Sons of Jacob Synagogue with a significant amount of ammunition and unspecified combustible materials. asserted

gunman → say → ammunition

Sean Ward was fatally injured in a shootout with Belleville police Const. Jeff Smith and Const. Michael McCurdy, police Chief Murray Rodd said last week. asserted

Rodd → injure → Smith

According to the chief, Smith was shot several times and will need to undergo multiple surgeries. uncertain

Smith → accord → surgeries

Belleville police said Thursday it remains in contact with community leaders and are being proactive to protect their safety, including continuing patrols around religious and other community spaces. asserted

it → say → spaces

They're asking anyone with information about the flyers to contact them and say in general, anyone who witnesses a hate-motivated incident can call 911 in an emergency or 613-966-0882 otherwise. asserted

who → ask → emergency

Belleville, Ont., police investigating antisemitic flyers less than 2 weeks after synagogue attack

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