CIJA Responds to Announcement of U.S.-led Peace Initiative

Ottawa, ON – October 8, 2025 –  Noah Shack, CEO, Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, responds to announcement of agreement on U.S.-led peace initiative:

"For over two years, our Canadian Jewish community has been seized with the fate of the Israeli hostages—who have endured unimaginable horrors in the tunnels of Gaza.

"We hope that they will soon be reunited with their families, and that this war - started by Hamas - will come to an end, with the U.S- led initiative providing lasting peace and security.

"At this pivotal moment, our community is watching developments with deep concern - not only for the region, but for Canadian society. For two years, the actions of pro-Hamas extremists in our country have harmed Jewish Canadians, inflamed Canada’s streets, and damaged our democracy.

"As vital as it is for our leaders to support peace in the Middle East, we expect all levels of government to act decisively to ensure the security of our community and confront rising extremism in Canada."

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