Canadian Jewish groups seek to extend injunction against Montreal protesters

• Published date: 14 March 2024
• Author: MICHAEL STARR
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

Federation Combined Jewish Appeal and The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs said in a joint statement on Tuesday that anti-Israel protests across the country had grown increasingly aggressive, "stoking fear in the hearts of Canadian Jews," and would be requesting from the Montreal Court the renewal of an injunction issued last Wednesday

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"We will continue to explore every available avenue to ensure the safety and security of the Jewish community," said CIJA and CJA.

Last Monday, protesters gathered outside the Jewish Community Foundation and Montreal Holocaust Museum, where IDF reservists spoke about their experiences. The rally saw protesters raising Nazi salutes and calling for "death to Israel, death to the Jews."

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