Ottawa, ON – May 22, 2025
On behalf of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, Noah Shack, Interim President, released the following statement:
“Canada’s Jewish community mourns the murder of two Israeli embassy staff members – Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky – at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C.
“As we await further details about this horrific crime, reports that the assailant shouted ‘free Palestine’ speak to the danger of the intensifying rhetoric targeting our community. What happened in Washington is the result of the predictable pattern of growing hate and incitement targeting Jews in North America.
“While our community is resilient, this should be a wake-up call to all governments about the urgent need for action. This includes strengthening laws to tackle the open support for terrorism taking place in Canadian streets and enhancing measures to secure Jewish institutions here in Canada.”
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