“Canadians are not antisemitic, but they are appalled by what the Jewish State of Israel is doing”, OFIP tells senate committee

OFIP was invited to appear before the Senate Standing Committe on Human Rights which is undertaking a study on the rise of antisemitism in Canada. We told the Senate that we think that fears over antisemitism are overblown. Canadians are not antisemitic. But 2/3 of Canadians think that what Israel – a Jewish State – is doing in Gaza is “morally outrageous”. The Israel lobby is deliberately conflating opposition to the actions of Israel with antisemitism. Read our written submission and watch our 7 minute video.

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Recognition of Palestine by Canada has opened a crack in the door

On July 30th Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada would recognize the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly. Recognition didn’t change much on the ground, of course. The genocide continued unabated, and Israeli settlers in the West Bank continued to attack and kill Palestinians. But back in Canada there are indications, it has made a difference. A crack has now appeared in the Israel lobby’s door. Read more.

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Canadian opinion continues to turn against Israel: Angus Reid Institute

A recent survey by Angus Reid shows that Canadian public opinion is turning inexorably against Israel. Whether the question is on acknowledging the genocide in Gaza, on recognizing the Palestinian State, or whether Israel is deliberately starving the Palestinians, the trend is consistent. Read more and watch the video of an OFIP discussion panel…...

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Brave Canadians join massive flotilla taking aid to Gaza

Newfoundland-based activists, Sadie Mees, Devoney Ellis and Nikita Stapleton are among many Canadians preparing to join a flotilla aimed at defying Israel’s blockade on Gaza and delivering aid. (Photo CBC) We spoke to Professor Heidi Matthews, a Canadian lawyer of international law who was with the flotilla providing legal and media support. See our interview….

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Tennis Canada bans Davis Cup fans in Halifax as Israeli sports teams face growing opposition or boycotts around the world
No spectators will be permitted to watch Israel play Canada in Davis Cup tennis matches in Halifax this weekend. Tennis Canada alleges fears over security. But the real fear is that the Israeli team will face the same embarassments that Israeli teams are facing all around the world. Read more…
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