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The Vancouver Police Department says the war between Israel and Hamas has led to an increase in hate crimes and protests in the city in 2023. According to Staff Sgt. Astrid Bonter, VPD investigated 265 hate crime reports last year, an increase of 31 per cent from 2022. South Asian, 2SLGBTQ and Jewish communities all had increased reporting, she said. Reports of antisemitism increased 62 per cent in 2023, with 47 incidents reported, up from 29 in 2022. Of the 47 incidents in 2023, 33 occurred aft