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Calgary Herald
7 days ago
- Politics
- Calgary Herald
Canadian Jewish organizations condemn Colorado attack, call for more action at home
In the wake of another antisemitic attack in the U.S., organizations representing the Canadian Jewish community condemned the incident and renewed their call for governments to take concrete steps to prevent more like it. Article content Article content On Sunday in Boulder, Col., eight people were injured, some with serious burns, when 45-year-old Mohamed Sabry Soliman allegedly used Molotov cocktails and an improvised flamethrower on a small group of people assembled to raise attention for the remaining 58 Israeli hostages in Gaza. Article content Article content Abraham Global Peace Initiative CEO and founder Avi Benlolo said he was saddened by the incident, but 'not surprised.' Article content It's the byproduct, he said, of demonstrators becoming 'much more hostile, much more desperate' in an effort to seek attention. And he thinks it's only going to escalate. Article content 'I think we're going to see more Colorados,' he told National Post Monday. Article content In a post to X, B'nai Brith Canada called it 'a cowardly act of hate filled violence' and suggested this and other recent antisemitic attacks 'are emblematic of what happens when radical extremism is allowed to flourish and when hatred is incited without consequence.' Article content B'nai Brith Canada stands in solidarity with the Jewish community in Boulder, Colorado. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of this horrific attack. Targeting a group that was peacefully gathered to call for the release of the hostages is a cowardly act of hate filled… — B'nai Brith Canada (@bnaibrithcanada) June 1, 2025 Article content Less than two weeks ago in Washington, D.C., two Israeli Embassy staff members — Yaron Lischinsky, 30, and Sarah Milgrim, 26 — were shot and killed by a gunman who later yelled 'Free Palestine' while being arrested. Article content Article content Hamas's infiltration of Israel on Oct. 7, 2023 — during which 1,195 people were killed and 251 more were taken hostage — and the Israeli military's response have led to a wave of antisemitic attacks in Western countries, including Canada. Article content And while there haven't been any hate crimes resulting in the deaths of Jewish people in Canada, there has been a marked increase in other offences in the 19 months since hostilities began with the terrorist group in Gaza. In 2023, of the 1,284 hate crimes targeting a religion — a jump of 67 per cent from 2022 — 900 were against Jewish people, that's over 70 per cent of all hate crimes and a 71 per cent increase over the previous year, according to Statistics Canada police-reported hate crime data. Article content Article content There were more than four times as many antisemitic hate crimes as the second-most targeted religious minority, Muslims. Article content In Toronto, antisemitic hate crime spiked 76 per cent in 2023 over the year prior, with almost 68 of the 146 occurring after October, per the Toronto Police public safety data portal. Article content That figure climbed 20.5 per cent in 2024 with 176 reported hate crimes targeting Jewish people, which represented 81 per cent of all religion bias hate offences. Article content That includes three shootings at Bais Chaya Mushka Elementary School in North York — which was unoccupied at the time — and vandalism at the Kehillat Shaarei Torah synagogue, among other unpublicized incidents. Article content Article content In response to Sunday's events, Toronto police said Monday officers would continue to maintain a heightened presence around places of worship, community centres, schools and other faith-based locations as they have since the Washington attack.
The Province
25-05-2025
- Politics
- The Province
Jewish groups call on B.C. crown to take action against Canadian terror leader
Samidoun Leader Charlotte Kates used the D.C. murders of two Israeli embassy workers as a call for action against supporters of Israel Charlotte Kates, leader of Canada-based terror group Samidoun, attends the funeral of liquidated Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut, Lebanon on Sunday, Feb. 23 2025 Photo by X OTTAWA — Canadian Jewish groups are calling on the B.C. Prosecution Service to follow through with charges against a Canadian terrorist group leader, particularly after recent social media posts glorifying the gunman who killed two Israeli embassy workers. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. 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Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Charlotte Kates, a leader of Vancouver-based terror group for Samidoun, was arrested last year for openly lauding the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas terror attacks during a downtown Vancouver anti-Israel protest. The Crown has yet to lay charges. 'Long Live Oct. 7!' she shouted during the protest last April, of the terror attack that saw scores of Palestinian terrorists storm Israeli towns to conduct a campaign of murder, kidnapping and sexual assault against Israeli men, women and children. Vancouver police executed a search warrant at Kates' home last November in connection with that investigation. Shortly after last week's murder of two Israeli embassy staffers outside of the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., Kates allegedly took to social media to praise the murders, and called on her supporters to follow in his example. Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. What's the purpose of anti-terrorism laws if there are no consequences? Despite being arrested just over a year ago for openly praising the terrorists behind the October 7th massacre, Charlotte Kates -- the international coordinator for Samidoun, a designated terrorist group --… — CIJA (@CIJAinfo) May 25, 2025 'All those who want to end the genocide who have come out to condemn, speculate about and degrade Elias Rodriguez (accused of murdering the Israeli embassy staffers) would be well served to think about instead how they can escalate meaningful consequences on the war criminals through organized mass action,' she allegedly wrote on X. 'This should be a moment for self-criticism and deepened action, not for arrogant musings over the rage of many put into action.' Also attributed to her is a social media post which said those 'whose conscience is tormented' by Israel's operations in Gaza 'will find ways to impose accountability.' The Toronto Sun reached out to both Kates and the BC Prosecution Service for comment. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Despite her leadership of a proscribed terrorist organization, Kates freely travels to spread her message — most notably, she was an invited guest at February's funeral of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut, where she praised the dead terrorist as a heroic martyr. The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) is calling on the Crown to proceed with charges against Kates and to consider her words as an incitement of terror against Canada's Jewish community. 'Despite being arrested just over a year ago for openly praising the terrorists behind the Oct. 7th massacre, Charlotte Kates — the international coordinator for Samidoun, a designated terrorist group — has yet to be charged,' read a statement. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'Meanwhile, she has travelled the world to receive an award from the Iranian regime, attend the funeral in Beirut of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, and advocate on behalf of Hamas in the United Kingdom.' CIJA says the B.C. Prosecution Service must act without further delay, and as Parliament resumes, are calling on the government to close loopholes in the Criminal Code. 'Now here in Canada she has taken to social media to defend the perpetrator of the antisemitic attack in Washington — calling for escalation and urging others to follow the murderer's example,' the statement read. 'This is no longer just about glorifying terrorists — it's about incitement that puts the safety and well-being of all Canadians at risk.' bpassifiume@ X: @bryanpassifiume Read More Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks World Sports News
Toronto Sun
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Toronto Sun
Jewish groups call on BC crown to take action against Canadian terror leader
Samidoun Leader Charlotte Kates used the D.C. murders of two Israeli embassy workers as a call for action against supporters of Israel Charlotte Kates, leader of Canada-based terror group Samidoun, attends the funeral of liquidated Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut, Lebanon on Sunday, Feb. 23 2025 Photo by X OTTAWA — Canadian Jewish groups are calling on the B.C. Prosecution Service to follow through with charges against a Canadian terrorist group leader, particularly after recent social media posts glorifying the gunman who killed two Israeli embassy workers. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Charlotte Kates, a leader of Vancouver-based terror group for Samidoun, was arrested last year for openly lauding the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas terror attacks during a downtown Vancouver anti-Israel protest. The Crown has yet to lay charges. 'Long Live Oct. 7!' she shouted during the protest last April, of the terror attack that saw scores of Palestinian terrorists storm Israeli towns to conduct a campaign of murder, kidnapping and sexual assault against Israeli men, women and children. Vancouver police executed a search warrant at Kates' home last November in connection with that investigation. Shortly after last week's murder of two Israeli embassy staffers outside of the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., Kates allegedly took to social media to praise the murders, and called on her supporters to follow in his example. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. What's the purpose of anti-terrorism laws if there are no consequences? Despite being arrested just over a year ago for openly praising the terrorists behind the October 7th massacre, Charlotte Kates -- the international coordinator for Samidoun, a designated terrorist group --… — CIJA (@CIJAinfo) May 25, 2025 'All those who want to end the genocide who have come out to condemn, speculate about and degrade Elias Rodriguez (accused of murdering the Israeli embassy staffers) would be well served to think about instead how they can escalate meaningful consequences on the war criminals through organized mass action,' she allegedly wrote on X. 'This should be a moment for self-criticism and deepened action, not for arrogant musings over the rage of many put into action.' Also attributed to her is a social media post which said those 'whose conscience is tormented' by Israel's operations in Gaza 'will find ways to impose accountability.' The Toronto Sun reached out to both Kates and the BC Prosecution Service for comment. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Despite her leadership of a proscribed terrorist organization, Kates freely travels to spread her message — most notably, she was an invited guest at February's funeral of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut, where she praised the dead terrorist as a heroic martyr. The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) is calling on the Crown to proceed with charges against Kates and to consider her words as an incitement of terror against Canada's Jewish community. 'Despite being arrested just over a year ago for openly praising the terrorists behind the Oct. 7th massacre, Charlotte Kates — the international coordinator for Samidoun, a designated terrorist group — has yet to be charged,' read a statement. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'Meanwhile, she has travelled the world to receive an award from the Iranian regime, attend the funeral in Beirut of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, and advocate on behalf of Hamas in the United Kingdom.' CIJA says the B.C. Prosecution Service must act without further delay, and as Parliament resumes, are calling on the government to close loopholes in the Criminal Code. 'Now here in Canada she has taken to social media to defend the perpetrator of the antisemitic attack in Washington — calling for escalation and urging others to follow the murderer's example,' the statement read. 'This is no longer just about glorifying terrorists — it's about incitement that puts the safety and well-being of all Canadians at risk.' bpassifiume@ X: @bryanpassifiume Read More Toronto Blue Jays Columnists Sunshine Girls Toronto & GTA Ontario
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Netanyahu slams Carney's reply to anti-Israel agitator who said there's a 'genocide' in Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney after he seemed to validate an anti-Israel protester's assertion that there is a "genocide" in Gaza. "Canada has always sided with civilization. So should Mr. Carney. But instead of supporting Israel, a democracy that is fighting a just war with just means against the barbarians of Hamas, he attacks the one and only Jewish state. Mr. Carney, backtrack your irresponsible statement," Netanyahu wrote in a post on X. Elite University Sued, Accused Of Not Taking Action Against Antisemitic Harassment Carney was at a rally in Calgary, Alberta, when someone in the crowd shouted, "Mr. Carney, there's a genocide happening in Palestine!" In response, Carney thanked the protester and said, "I'm aware, which is why we have an arms embargo" as the crowd began chanting his name. The response sparked an uproar among Canadian Jewish organizations, such as the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA), which tweeted an objection to Carney's comments. CIJA also criticized Canada's arms restrictions on Israel, calling them "dangerous." Read On The Fox News App "It is outrageous to see politicians fuel antisemitism through false narratives of demonization," CIJA tweeted. "There is no genocide in Gaza. Claiming otherwise is false." Jews 'Under Siege' In Trudeau's Canada Amid Soaring Antisemitism Hampstead Mayor Jeremy Levi, a member of Canada's Conservative Party, also condemned Carney's remarks, calling them a "disgraceful betrayal of moral clarity." "By siding with a heckler and endorsing the false, slanderous claim of 'genocide' in Israel, he has shown himself unworthy of leadership or respect." When asked to clarify his comments, Carney claimed he did not hear the protester say the word "genocide." "It's noisy. If you're up there you hear snippets of what people say and I heard Gaza, and my point was I'm aware of the situation in Gaza," he said, according to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). Canada began halting arms sales to Israel in January 2024. Months later, in September 2024, Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said that she had suspended the permits of multiple companies over a U.S. plan to sell Canadian-made ammo to Israel. She said that Canada would "not have any form of arms or parts of arms be sent to Gaza, period."Original article source: Netanyahu slams Carney's reply to anti-Israel agitator who said there's a 'genocide' in Gaza
Fox News
12-04-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Netanyahu slams Carney's reply to anti-Israel agitator who said there's a 'genocide' in Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney after he seemed to validate an anti-Israel protester's assertion that there is a "genocide" in Gaza. "Canada has always sided with civilization. So should Mr. Carney. But instead of supporting Israel, a democracy that is fighting a just war with just means against the barbarians of Hamas, he attacks the one and only Jewish state. Mr. Carney, backtrack your irresponsible statement," Netanyahu wrote in a post on X. Carney was at a rally in Calgary, Alberta, when someone in the crowd shouted, "Mr. Carney, there's a genocide happening in Palestine!" In response, Carney thanked the protester and said, "I'm aware, which is why we have an arms embargo" as the crowd began chanting his name. The response sparked an uproar among Canadian Jewish organizations, such as the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA), which tweeted an objection to Carney's comments. CIJA also criticized Canada's arms restrictions on Israel, calling them "dangerous." "It is outrageous to see politicians fuel antisemitism through false narratives of demonization," CIJA tweeted. "There is no genocide in Gaza. Claiming otherwise is false." Hampstead Mayor Jeremy Levi, a member of Canada's Conservative Party, also condemned Carney's remarks, calling them a "disgraceful betrayal of moral clarity." "By siding with a heckler and endorsing the false, slanderous claim of 'genocide' in Israel, he has shown himself unworthy of leadership or respect." When asked to clarify his comments, Carney claimed he did not hear the protester say the word "genocide." "It's noisy. If you're up there you hear snippets of what people say and I heard Gaza, and my point was I'm aware of the situation in Gaza," he said, according to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). Canada began halting arms sales to Israel in January 2024. Months later, in September 2024, Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said that she had suspended the permits of multiple companies over a U.S. plan to sell Canadian-made ammo to Israel. She said that Canada would "not have any form of arms or parts of arms be sent to Gaza, period."
