Latest updates from CIJA

Canada immediately suspending UNRWA funding after employees implicated in Oct. 7 attacks (National Post)

On Friday, the U.S paused funding for the the UN Relief and Works Agency after Israel presented evidence alleging 12 of the agency's employees took part in the Hamas-led attack

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January 26, 2024

Canada takes no clear position on interim ruling in genocide case against Israel (The Globe & Mail, + The Canadian Press Syndication)

Canada opted to say as little as possible Friday about an International Court of Justice ruling that ordered Israel to prevent a genocide of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

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January 26, 2024

anti-Israel (Jewish Independent)

Canada’s behaviour at the United Nations last week is being analyzed and found wanting by many Canadian Zionists. Canada abstained from a vote on a resolution that condemned Israel in a one-sided manner for the recent violence at the Gaza border.

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January 26, 2024

Politics This Morning: No Stilton for you (The Hill Times)

A collection of Jewish community figures, diplomats, and politicians will gather in front of the National War Memorial at 11 a.m. today to commemorate victims of the Holocaust. The event comes ahead of international Holocaust remembrance day, which takes place tomorrow. The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, Jewish Federation of Ottawa, and the Israeli Embassy have organized today’s commemoration.

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January 26, 2024

Major Jewish Groups Around the World React to ICJ Preliminary Ruling on Israel (San Diego Jewish World)

Leaders of the J7, the Large Jewish Communities’ Task Force Against Antisemitism, issued the following statement in response to Friday’s International Court of Justice ruling on South Africa’s demand for an Israeli ceasefire in Gaza:

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January 26, 2024

Help vs Antisemitism (Jewish Independent)

Since Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver launched the Antisemitism and Israel Crisis Response Team (AICRT) in November 2023, the team has been dedicated to helping Jewish community members navigate the challenges of a post-Oct. 7 world.

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January 26, 2024

Theatre of the absurd at the International Court of Justice (Toronto Star)

On Friday, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued its first order in the ongoing case of South Africa’s spurious claims that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza as it responds to Hamas’ brutal Oct. 7 massacre and continues to defend itself against the terrorist group’s mission to eradicate the Jewish state.

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January 26, 2024

J7 International Task Force Against Antisemitism Reacts To ICJ Ruling On Provisional Measures

Ottawa, ON – January 26, 2024 – Today, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered its Order on the Request for the indication of provisional measures submitted by South Africa...Read More

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January 26, 2024

2024 IHRD Commemoration at the National Holocaust Monument

The commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day at the National Holocaust Monument in Ottawa will start at 11 a.m. ET on Friday, January 26.   The event will be approximately one...Read More

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January 26, 2024