Toronto Police have laid new charges against four anti-Israel activists accused in the violent storming of a private off-campus event hosted by Students Supporting Israel at Toronto Metropolitan University, where IDF veterans were speaking to students. Police say demonstrators forced their way into the building near Bay Street and Elm Street, damaged property, entered a gathering area and left attendees fearing for their safety. One person was injured by broken glass.  

The new charges hit Qabil Ibrahim, Fatimah Mugni, Nicole Baiton and Kiana Alexis, who were among six people previously arrested in the case. Ibrahim was additionally charged with taking part in a riot while masked. Mugni and Baiton were both charged with public incitement of hatred targeting members of the Israeli community, along with masked unlawful assembly, masked riot participation and mischief. Alexis was also charged with masked unlawful assembly, masked riot participation and mischief.  

The case stems from a November attack on an SSI event featuring IDF veterans, part of a broader campus speaking tour about life in Israel after the October 7 massacre. According to reporting on the incident, masked activists broke into the venue, students were told to hide, and an IDF veteran was cut by shattered glass while trying to keep the intruders out.  

This is now no longer being treated as campus “activism.” Toronto’s Hate Crime Unit is involved, and police say suspected hate-motivated offences can carry heavier consequences if proven in court. The charges remain allegations, but the message is clear: targeting Israeli and Jewish students with intimidation and violence is finally drawing a serious law-enforcement response.