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.
JSpaceCanada concerned about content of UNGA Ceasefire Resolution
While calls for humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza are welcome, resolution failed to condemn Hamas or recognize necessity of a substantive peace plan
STATEMENT: JSpaceCanada Welcomes News of Hostage Release and Humanitarian Pause in Fighting
JSpaceCanada welcomes the news that the Israeli government approved a deal that will see the release 50 women and children held hostage by Hamas and other militant groups in the Gaza Strip. Israel will release 150 Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails. A cessation in fighting will begin at the same time, lasting four days.
STATEMENT: JSpaceCanada Condemns Increased Violence in the Occupied West Bank
The events of the past two weeks - the unconscionable terrorism at the hands of Hamas in Israel on October 7, the indiscriminate bombing of civilian centres in Israel by Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) - have been heart-wrenching for the Jewish community in Israel and in the diaspora.
STATEMENT: JSpaceCanada calls on the Government of Canada to Maintain Support for Israel and Address Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza, Calls for Adherence to International Law
JSpaceCanada continues to grieve the horrific terrorist massacre unleashed by Hamas against Israel this past Saturday. We reiterate our statement of absolute condemnation of the actions of this terrorist organization, that took the lives of over 1,000 Israelis (as of this writing), with thousands more wounded, and at least 130 held hostage by Hamas or Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ).
JSpaceCanada Condemns Violent Hamas Incursion Into Israel
Our hearts are broken this morning as we awoke to news of the of infiltration of dozens of terrorists into communities near the Gaza border and a barrage rocket fire against Israeli cities. These attacks are unprecedented and indiscriminate. As we watch with horror, we pray for the safety of our friends and our families in Israel, on what is perhaps one of the bloodiest days of violence in a generation.
JSpaceCanada Honours Distinguished Leaders with the 2023 Jewish Defenders of Democracy Awards
JSpaceCanada, an organization dedicated to advancing initiatives grounded in Jewish democratic and pluralistic values, is thrilled to announce the honourees of the 2023 Jewish Defenders of Democracy Awards. This prestigious award recognizes exceptional individuals who have showcased a steadfast commitment to defending and upholding the principles of democracy, particularly in these times of burgeoning global threats to its very foundation.
STATEMENT: Knesset Eliminates Reasonableness Standard
JSpaceCanada Chair Joe Roberts issued the following statement in response to the Knesset’s vote to pass the controversial and antidemocratic “Judicial Reform” bill: