Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Saturday condemned violence and antisemitism at anti-NATO and pro-Palestinian protests in downtown Montreal on Friday night, where NATO delegates have gathered for the alliance's annual assembly.

Senior Canadian ministers have condemned an anti-NATO protest in Montreal that turned violent, saying “hatred and antisemitism” have no place in the country

Three people were arrested after pro-Palestinian and anti-NATO protests in Montreal turned violent on Friday, police said. Protests denouncing NATO occurred in the city all day as it hosts the 70th annual session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly from Friday to Monday.

NATO, pro-Palestinian demonstrators wreaked havoc on the streets of Montreal on Friday night, while Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended a Taylor Swift concert in Toronto. (Credit: Reuters)

Anti-NATO protesters gathered again in Montreal on Saturday to demand Canada withdraw from the alliance, a day after a demonstration organized by different groups resulted in arrests, burned cars and shattered windows.

The protests unfolded as NATO delegates convened in the city for a high-level summit. At least four people were arrested in connection with the violence so far.