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Oct. 7 in Montreal: Prayer and protests as Jewish community, pro-Palestinian activists mark anniversary (The Montreal Gazette)

Montreal police used tear gas Monday after masked pro-Palestinian protesters broke windows at McGill buildings. The university said it has a report that a security guard was assaulted. Police said there were no arrests.

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October 07, 2024

La hausse de l’antisémitisme inquiète la communauté juive (La Presse)

« Ce qu’on vit maintenant est inacceptable. On a besoin d’actions concrètes pour arrêter ce fléau de haine », a affirmé Eta Yudin, lors d’une conférence de presse mardi midi. Cliquez ici...Read More

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October 07, 2024

La région de la capitale fédérale se souvient du 7 octobre 2023 (Le Soleil, + QMI syndication)

L’attaque du 7 octobre avait coûté la vie à plus de 1200 personnes selon un décompte de chiffres officiels, dont une majorité de civils. Près d’une centaine sont toujours otages à Gaza, dont plus d’une trentaine déclarés morts par l’armée.

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October 07, 2024

Anger, sadness and solidarity as Montrealers mark first anniversary of Israel-Hamas war (Montreal Gazette)

Police presence was heavy on Monday as marches and vigils were held throughout the day.

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October 07, 2024

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