Violent Protests in Montreal Amid NATO Summit

Massive protests erupted in Montreal amid a NATO summit, with demonstrators expressing anti-Israel and anti-NATO sentiments. The protests, coinciding with student-led pro-Palestinian demonstrations, turned violent as protesters clashed with police, set vehicles on fire, and burned an effigy of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Police responded with chemical irritants and crowd-control tactics, leading to the arrest of at least three individuals on charges of assaulting police and vandalism. The unrest was sparked by the presence of NATO delegates discussing Ukraine and climate change, alongside discontent over Israel's actions in Gaza. The violent scenes drew criticism toward Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who was seen attending a concert during the chaos, reflecting heightened tensions and divisions within Montreal over international and domestic policies.