Israel-Hamas conflict: Premier Doug Ford, Mayor Olivia Chow reactions scrutinized in Toronto

The situation unfolding in the Middle East is intensely complex, with every word spoken by politicians highly dissected and scrutinized.

In Toronto, Ontario Premier Doug Ford has categorically denounced the attack. Meanwhile, Mayor Olivia Chow also denounced Hamas, while including another tweet expressing concern for Palestinian pain — a tweet she later deleted.

Both Ford and Chow addressed a rally in solidarity with Israel Monday night, but Chow's reception was very different.

Political strategist Andrew Tumilty says in the rush to deliver a message on an unfolding situation, politicians can take too high a view on an issue. Matthew Bingley has the details.

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