A Toronto university rescinded permission for demonstrations by Jewish and Palestinian student groups after recent clashes. Students from Hillel and the Young Zionist Partnership had attained a permit for an outdoor vigil at York University last week for victims of suicide bombings. Many became incensed when pro-Palestinian activists set up an unauthorized, street-theater-style demonstration nearby with mock Israeli checkpoints and soldiers.
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