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Jewish community centre in C.D.N.-N.D.G. targeted by firebomb

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Montreal Gazette November 27, 2023 Jewish community centre in C.D.N.-N.D.G. targeted by firebomb | Montreal Gazette Montreal is dealing with an unprecedented number of hate incidents targeting the Muslim and Jewish communities, the city’s police chief said Monday. In the aftermath of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, Montreal police have handled more reported …

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Premier concerned about ‘antisemitic’ actions in Legislative Building

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CKOM November 24, 2023 Premier concerned about ‘antisemitic’ actions in Legislative Building | 650 CKOM Premier Scott Moe is concerned about what he called an “antisemitic” phrase used in the Legislative Building during a rally. On Monday, a pro-Palestine rally calling for a ceasefire in Gaza disrupted the Legislative Assembly during Question Period. “ ‘From the river …

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Canadian Jewish, Muslim groups see different paths to peace amid ceasefire

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The Canadian Press November 26, 2023 Canadian Jewish, Muslim groups see different paths to peace amid ceasefire – Vancouver Is Awesome Jewish and Muslim groups in Canada see different paths to peace amid the ongoing, temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. On the third day of the ceasefire Sunday, Hamas freed 17 more hostages — …

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Montreal court orders McGill student union to not ratify an anti-Israel policy approved by 78% of its voting members

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The CJN November 22, 2023 Montreal court orders McGill student union to not ratify an anti-Israel policy approved by 78% of its voting members (thecjn.ca) Montreal’s Superior Court has ordered a temporary stay on the ratification of an anti-Israel policy voted on by students at McGill University this week. The order was released Nov. 21. …

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Quebec court orders pause to ratification of McGill student union pro-Palestine vote

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The Globe and Mail November 22, 2023 Quebec court orders pause to ratification of McGill student union pro-Palestine vote – The Globe and Mail The Quebec Superior Court has issued an order temporarily blocking a McGill University student society from moving forward with a pro-Palestinian policy approved in a recent referendum. The order states that …

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WARMINGTON: Cops aware of ‘confession’ video by woman admitting anti-Semitic Starbucks attack

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The Toronto Sun November 17, 2023 Cops aware of video by woman admitting anti-Semitic Starbucks attack | Toronto Sun By Joe Warmington Police say they “aware” of a shocking social media confession video of a woman admitting she was involved in the anti-Semitic graffiti attack on a Toronto Starbucks coffee shop. “Toronto Police is aware …

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Trudeau’s ‘maximum restraint’ comments draw criticism from Netanyahu

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The Globe and Mail November 15, 2023 Trudeau’s ‘maximum restraint’ comments draw criticism from Netanyahu – The Globe and Mail Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s recent call on Israel to exercise “maximum restraint” in its war against Hamas – while warning that “the world is watching” – has provoked a backlash from Israel’s Prime Minister and …

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Elon Musk under fire for not taking down antisemitic tweets in Canada

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The Globe and Mail November 16, 2023 By Marie Woolf Elon Musk under fire for not taking down antisemitic tweets in Canada – The Globe and Mail Elon Musk is under fire from Jewish groups in Canada over X’s failure to take down antisemitic tweets and ignoring complaints about controversial anti-racism consultant Laith Marouf’s derogatory …

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OPINION: Hamas is distorting international law as weapon in its war on Israel

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The Toronto Sun November 14, 2023 By Michael Mostyn and David Matas https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/opinion-hamas-is-distorting-international-law-as-weapon-in-its-war-on-israel Anti-Zionists attack Israel. Israel responds. Anti-Zionists assert, invariably, that the Israeli response violates international law. The criticism of the Israeli response to Hamas’ unprovoked Oct. 7 attack is no different. Unfounded claims, emanating from flawed sources, are given unearned credibility. Facts matter. …

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“When we have to hide who we are, we disappear”: Canadian Jews defiant amid rising antisemitism

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True North Nov 13, 2023 “When we have to hide who we are, we disappear”: Canadian Jews defiant amid rising antisemitism | True North (tnc.news) A Canadian human rights organization warns that Jewish Canadians are feeling vulnerable following a series of antisemitic incidents across the country. Tensions have been rising globally between supporters …

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