“In recent tweets, Jakeman accused Israel of genocide, demeaned Holocaust remembrance efforts, and described Israel as ‘happiest when terrorizing Palestinians,’” said a joint statement issued by the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs and the Atlantic Jewish Council before Jakeman ended her candidacy.

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