Motzai Shabbos News Roundup | October 31
Clocks Fall Back, but Not Everywhere
Toronto turned its clocks back an hour overnight, and the TTC ran subways until about 2 a.m. to match. Alberta, Manitoba, most of B.C. and parts of northwestern Ontario now stay on daylight time year-round.
Canada Aims to Become the EU's First Associate Member
Prime Minister Mark Carney wrapped up a Canada-EU summit in Montreal by setting a goal of Canada becoming the EU's first associate member, a step short of full membership. It's part of his push to rely less on the U.S.
Israel Blames Ottawa After Montreal Synagogue Attack
Israel's Foreign Ministry said Canada's government has fuelled an anti-Israel climate behind the country's surge in antisemitism, after pellet-gun fire damaged a Westmount synagogue's windows Thursday night. The congregation went ahead with its Shabbos services.
Eisenkot Sets Terms as Coalition Deadlock Drags On
With Netanyahu's bloc at 53 seats and Eisenkot's at 48, neither side has the 61 needed. On Saturday night, Eisenkot named his conditions for partners, including national service for all and destroying Hamas's power in Gaza.
Thai Rally Demands Chabad Houses Close
Hundreds rallied in Phuket on Saturday, calling for Chabad Houses across Thailand to be shut down. It came two days after Thailand revoked the citizenship of Rabbi Yosef Chaim Kantor, the country's Chabad leader.
Iran Orders Forces Ready to Strike Back
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Saturday ordered his military to answer any new U.S. or Israeli attack immediately, with no geographic limits. President Trump said the U.S. still has one or two sites to hit but is in no rush.
