Canada detains Israeli ex-soldier and comedian over Gaza complaint

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete January 21, 2026 at 05:34 PM
Canada detains Israeli ex-soldier and comedian over Gaza complaint

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In Toronto, Canada, Israeli comedian and former soldier Guy Hochman was detained and questioned on January 21, 2026. The detention followed a complaint filed by the Hind Rajab Foundation. The organization accused Hochman of committing war crimes and inciting violence in Gaza. The complaint was based on content Hochman himself posted on social media. The specific nature of the social media posts that prompted the accusations was not detailed in the report.

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