JSpaceCanada Opposes the Netanyahu Government’s Resumption of the War with Hamas in Gaza
We strongly oppose Netanyahu’s decision to reignite this war, ignoring pleas from freed hostages, families, and security experts. This move endangers hostages, fuels further devastation in Gaza, and isolates Israel globally.
JSpaceCanada Executive Director Maytal Kowalski Receives King Charles III Coronation Medal
JSpaceCanada today congratulates its executive director, Maytal Kowalski, on receiving the King Charles III Coronation Medal, presented by Toronto-Danforth’s Member of Parliament, Julie Dabrusin.
JSpaceCanada Responds to the Handover of the Israeli Four Hostage Bodies
Our Executive Director, Maytal Kowalski, has released the following statement following the Hamas handover of three bodies of Israeli hostages, including 84-year-old peace advocate Oded Lifshitz, and children Kfir and Ariel Bibas. The mother of the Bibas children, Shiri Bibas was initially believed to be returned, however, during the identification process, it was determined that the remains were not those of Shiri Bibas and could not be identified as any known hostage:
JSpaceCanada Welcomes News of Ceasefire and Hostage Release Deal Between Israel and Hamas
JSpaceCanada welcomes the news that an agreement has been reached for a ceasefire and hostage release deal with the aims of the release of all hostages, both alive and deceased held by Hamas, and the end of the war in Gaza.
JSpaceCanada Welcomes Ceasefire Between Israel and Lebanon
JSpaceCanada welcomes the news of a ceasefire that will end the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, after more than a year of fighting.
JSpaceCanada Statement on ICC Arrest Warrants For Prime Minister Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Gallant
The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity committed from at least October 8, 2023 until at least May 20,2024.
JSpaceCanada Statement on the Killing of Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar
The confirmation today of the killing of Hamas leader Yaya Sinwar by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is no doubt a tactical victory for Israel. Sinwar orchestrated the horrific Hamas terror attacks on October 7 in which more than 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals were killed, including seven Canadians, and 250 taken hostage.
JSpaceCanada Mourns One Year Since the October 7 Attacks
Today we mark the painful anniversary of one year since the horrific Hamas terror attacks in Israel. 1,200 people were killed - Israelis, foreign nationals, and dual citizens, including eight Canadians. 6,900 others were injured, and over 250 were taken hostage to Gaza. 105 hostages were released during a six-day ceasefire at the end of November, eight were rescued by the IDF, and four were released by Hamas. 37 bodies have been repatriated to Israel. 101 hostages remain in Gaza. Over 100,000 Israelis have been displaced from both the North and South of the country, with no clear timeline or resolution for return.
STATEMENT: JSpaceCanada Strongly Condemns Attack on Israel by Iran and Terror Attack in Jaffa, Calls for Immediate Deescalation.
JSpaceCanada strongly condemns the missile attack from the Iranian government on Israel which occurred in the late evening hours in Israel.
STATEMENT: JSpaceCanada Applauds Foreign Affairs Committee Motion to Study a Pathway for Canadian Recognition of a State of Palestine as Part of a Two-State Solution
JSpaceCanada applauds the news that the Canadian Foreign Affairs Committee has passed a motion to study steps toward Canada’s recognition of the State of Palestine.
STATEMENT: JSpaceCanada Welcomes Further Canadian Sanctions on Israeli Extremist Settlers and Entities.
JSpaceCanada welcomes today’s announcement from the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, of a third round of sanctions on four individuals and two entities for their role in facilitating, supporting, or financially contributing to acts of violence against Palestinian civilians and their property in the occupied West Bank.
JSpaceCanada Statement on Canadian Suspension of Arms Sales Permits for Israel.
On Tuesday, Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly announced Canada has suspended 30 permits for arms sales to Israel. Canada is also blocking a contract with the US government meant to send ammunition to the Israeli military made in Quebec.
STATEMENT: JSpaceCanada Community Heartbroken Over Murder of Six Israeli Hostages.
Today, we and our community mourn the murder of six Israeli hostages at the hands of Hamas in the tunnels underneath Rafah, as the IDF was approaching. We grieve for Alex Lobanov, Almog Sarusi, Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Hersch Goldberg-Polin, and Ori Danino. May their memories be a blessing.
STATEMENT: JSpaceCanada Supports the Ruling from the International Court of Justice that Israel’s occupation of Palestinian Territory is Illegal.
The International Court of Justice delivered its legal opinion last Friday on the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories, ruling that Israel’s continued presence in occupied Palestinian territories is illegal.
STATEMENT: JSpaceCanada Welcomes Additional Canadian Sanctions on Israeli Extremist Settlers and Entities.
JSpaceCanada welcomes today’s announcement from the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, of a second round of sanctions on seven individuals and five entities for their role in facilitating, supporting, or financially contributing to acts of violence against Palestinian civilians and their property in the occupied West Bank.
JSpaceCanada Announces First Executive Director
JSpaceCanada, Canada’s leading pro-Israel, pro-peace, pro-democracy Zionist advocacy organization, is proud to announce the appointment of Maytal Kowalski as the organization’s first Executive Director.
STATEMENT: JSpaceCanada Welcomes Canadian Sanctions on Four Extremist Settlers in the Occupied West Bank.
JSpaceCanada welcomes today’s announcement from the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, addressing violence by extremist Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank, which Global Affairs Canada has determined “undermines the human rights of Palestinians, prospects for a two-state solution, and poses significant risks to regional security.”
JSpaceCanada Applauds the House of Commons vote in favour of a negotiated two-state solution
JSpaceCanada applauds the vote in favour of the motion “Canada’s Actions to Promote Peace in the Middle East” by the House of Commons last night. The motion passed 204 to 117 after amendments proposed by the governing Liberal Party.
JSpaceCanada urges Canada to maintain humanitarian aid to Palestinians amid the suspension of funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)
JSpaceCanada is calling on the Government of Canada to maintain its commitment to providing aid to the Palestinian population while addressing systemic issues within the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA).
JSpaceCanada Announces Leadership Change Amidst Challenging Times for the Jewish Community
JSpaceCanada today announces a change in its leadership, as Board Chair Joe Roberts steps down from his role. We extend our deepest gratitude to Mr. Roberts for his dedicated service, leadership, and commitment to our cause during his tenure.