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Al-Quds Day Toronto rally leads to clashes between Muslims, Jews Special

Toronto - It was a day of religious tension at the annual Al-Quds Day rally in Toronto in front of the Ontario Legislature. One side called for the end of "Israeli apartheid" in Palestine, while the other supported Israel and Jews belonging in Jerusalem.

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Members of the Jewish Defense League controlling their side of the demonstration at the al-Quds rally.

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Many on both sides were engaged in conversations (some at times were quite tense) at the al-Quds Day rally in Toronto.

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A supporter of Israel speaking (right) with one of two Orthodox Jews at the al-Quds Day rally at Queen`s Park in Toronto.

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Toronto Police officers taking a minister away from the rally. The minister spoke to the entire crowd and called for peace between the two sides.

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Ontario Provincial Police officers speaking with a protester. The officer became upset when he had to continually inform the man to calm down and to stand in a certain part of the rally.

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