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Le 7 octobre 2023 remémoré et dénoncé à Montréal (Le Devoir)

Des milliers de personnes se sont rassemblées à Montréal lundi à divers endroits pour se rappeler des Palestiniens et des Israéliens abattus, blessés ou pris en otages depuis le 7 octobre 2023 — et tous ceux qui sont morts sous les bombes dans la bande de Gaza.

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October 07, 2024

First Anniversary of Hamas Attack on Israel – October 7, 2024 (CPAC)

Commemorative events for the Hamas attack on Israel a year ago were held in Israel and around the world, including on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. Our host Catherine Lafrance discusses the current situation in Israel and the rise of anti-Semitic offences in Canada with Richard Marceau, Vice-President, External Affairs and General Counsel of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs.

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October 07, 2024

Manitoba Jewish leaders criticize ‘misleading’ rally (The Free Press)

Manitoba Jewish leaders are condemning the local Palestinian community for a “misleading” rally they’re staging outside the Canadian Museum for Human Rights on the first anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel.

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October 07, 2024

J7 Task Force Issues Statement on Anniversary of Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas Attack on Israel

Ottawa, ON – October 7, 2024 – On the anniversary of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, the J7 Large Communities’ Task Force Against Antisemitism issued the following...Read More

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October 06, 2024

This week in Canadian Jewish Advocacy | October 6, 2024

This week, we prepare for a national slate of commemorations honouring the victims and hostages of October 7, 2023. We have created an online portal to report incidents of antisemitism...Read More

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October 06, 2024

Sécurité renforcée dans les écoles et les universités à l’approche du 7 octobre (Le Devoir)

Des écoles et des universités de Montréal ont augmenté les mesures de sécurité imposées entre leurs murs en réaction à la montée de l’antisémitisme et de l’islamophobie observée en marge des attaques perpétrées le 7 octobre dernier en Israël, qui depuis bombarde la bande de Gaza. Ces établissements sont d’ailleurs particulièrement aux aguets à l’approche du triste premier anniversaire de ce conflit.

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October 05, 2024

Winnipeg social media post claims Oct. 7 as ‘world awakening day’ (Winnipeg Sun)

The post, shared by a user identified as @wpg4palistinehub, is calling for a gathering at 6 p.m. on the museum’s steps to mark what the post refers to as “World Awakening Day.” Participants are encouraged to bring a flameless candle to the event. However, the message in the post has drawn criticism for promoting hate and division.

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October 05, 2024

Over the weekend: Protests against Israel offensive in Gaza, Lebanon ahead of Oct. 7 (The Montreal Gazette)

More than 50 demonstrations were planned across Canada, the U.S., and Europe as activists denounce Israel’s military actions following the Oct. 7 Hamas attack.

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October 05, 2024

Vancouver police warn of possible ‘disorder’ in downtown for Oct. 7 Hamas attack anniversary

Pro-Hamas groups plan to take to downtown Vancouver streets this weekend; meanwhile, Vancouver Police Department to step up presence in Jewish community gathering places

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October 04, 2024