Montreal, Canada - In a disturbing turn of events, two Jewish schools in Montreal were targeted by gunfire overnight, leaving bullet holes in the exteriors of the school buildings. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as the buildings were empty at the time of the incident. The Montreal police have launched an investigation into the matter, vowing to get to the bottom of this act of violence.

The front doors of Congregation Beth Tikvah in Dollard-des-Ormeau, a Montreal suburb, were also hit with a firebomb, adding to the escalating tension. The city is grappling with a series of unsettling incidents that may be linked to the recent Israel-Hamas conflict.

Canadian media outlets have reported that a woman has been arrested in connection to the violence at Concordia University. The police are continuing their inquiry into these events to ascertain any additional details or potential connections.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, speaking from Longueuil, expressed his shock and firm stance against such acts of violence. Trudeau emphasized, "It's with horror that we learned this morning that gunshots hit several Jewish schools. This hate has no place, not here in Montreal, not anywhere in Quebec, not anywhere in Canada." The Prime Minister's statement highlights the commitment of the Canadian government to stand against acts of hate and violence.

These incidents occur only a day after, a group of Jewish students from Concordia University faced verbal and physical assault while raising awareness about the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. The Jewish students were confronted by an angry crowd, subjected to hate speech, and even physically attacked. Security and police intervened to protect the students and restore order.

Quebec Premier François Legault, standing alongside Trudeau, also voiced his condemnation of the shootings and the related violent events at Concordia University. "What happened at the two Jewish schools cannot be tolerated. We don't want hate and violence in Quebec, and we won't tolerate this," Legault stated. He called for calm and rational dialogue in the face of escalating tensions.

The incidents at the Jewish schools and Concordia University are part of a larger outbreak of violence that appears to be linked to the Israel-Hamas conflict. The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs has noted an alarming rise in antisemitic incidents across North America, coinciding with the aftermath of the conflict. Authorities remain vigilant in addressing these incidents and ensuring the safety and security of all individuals.

As investigations progress, the Montreal community, and indeed the entire country, stands united against hate and violence. Authorities are determined to bring those responsible to justice while fostering an environment of inclusivity, respect, and understanding.