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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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B’nai Brith demande à la commission sénatoriale de faire bon usage de la loi Magnitsky

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CLICK FOR ENGLISH Le 8 mai 2023 OTTAWA – Le Comité sénatorial permanent des affaires étrangères et du commerce international a procédé à un examen approfondi des dispositions et des opérations de la Loi sur la justice pour les victimes de la corruption d’agents étrangers (Loi Sergueï Magnitsky) et de la Loi sur les mesures économiques spéciales …

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Senate Committee Urged by B’nai Brith to Make Proper Use of Magnitsky Law

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Cliquez ici pour le français May 8, 2023 OTTAWA – The Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade has conducted a comprehensive review of the provisions and operations of the Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act (Sergei Magnitsky Law) and the Special Economic Measures Act (SEMA). The Committee is preparing a final report which is …

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To the editor of CBC Opinion – Dr. Ruth Ashrafi

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April 11, 2022 To the editor of CBC Opinion In this morning’s article on the war in Ukraine, Idris Elbakri expresses gratitude that the Canadian people are capable of taking decisive positions and actions in the face of occupation. But then, alas, according to Elbakri, we are applying a double standard to other conflicts …

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Humanizing Racism at York University: Excalibur’s Antisemitism Problem

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In August, Bnai Brith dutifully called upon York University to take action against Nicholas Balaskas, a non-academic faculty member, after Jewish students complained of his antisemitic hate speech, found on his personal Facebook account. Having read said hate speech, I can vouch for the fact that this sort of antisemitism goes far beyond the regular anti-Israel …

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The Lessons of Pittsburgh, One Year Later

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October 29, 2019 By Jakob Glogauer TORONTO – The world recently marked the first anniversary of the tragic Tree of Life synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh, which killed 11 peaceful worshipers and injured another seven simply because they were Jewish. In the year that has passed since, the issues of white supremacy and far-right extremism have …

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Antisemitism Is Not Just a Jewish Issue

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July 12, 2019 Andrea Adler Opinion “Antisemitism is the form of appearance of anti-democratic politics, not far away but here, not only concerning Jews but concerning us all.” -David Hirsh, Professor of Sociology, Goldsmiths College, University of London Antisemitism, the world’s oldest and most durable hatred, is staging a spectacular comeback. After the Holocaust, …

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Brian Mulroney Remains Devoted Supporter of Jewish Community and Israel

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March 26, 2019 QUEBEC CONFIDENTIAL | By Mike Cohen MONTREAL – Even at the annual St. Patrick’s Day luncheon in Montreal, a time to salute the Irish, former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney found a way to use the opportunity to show his support for Israel. Mulroney turned 80 a few days ago, but he …

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The Search for Jesse Galganov Continues While His Mom Finds a Way to Create His Legacy

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March 7, 2019 QUEBEC CONFIDENTIAL | By Mike Cohen MONTREAL – What happened to Jesse Galganov? The 22-year-old Jewish Montrealer mysteriously disappeared 16 months ago in Peru. Alisa Clamen, his mom, is a remarkable woman. I knew that when I met her decades ago and that feeling was only intensified after we sat down recently …

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It is BDS Activists Who Shed ‘Crocodile Tears,’ Not Us

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Feb. 15, 2019 By Ari Glik & Emily Kalo WINNIPEG – When the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) voted last year in favour of endorsing the boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) movement – one that has been discredited by a wide range of activists and politicians, from Pope Francis to Justin Trudeau – it sent …

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