Ad Displayed on Rebel News Van Under Investigation by Toronto Police

Ad Displayed on Rebel News Van Under Investigation by Toronto Police
A logo at the Toronto Police Service headquarters in Toronto in a file photo. The Canadian Press/Christopher Katsarov
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A Rebel News-sponsored truck is under investigation by Toronto Police’s Hate Crime Unit for displaying ads that police say are “Islamophobic.”

The hate crimes unit is looking into complaints about the cube van which has been spotted on various city roads showing video footage of Muslims bowing in prayer as well as a large group of pro-Palestinian demonstrators in downtown Toronto. The ad asks “Is this Yemen? Is this Syria? Is this Iraq?” It goes on to say “Wake up Canada. You are under siege.”