FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 9, 2014 Toronto – B’nai Brith Canada stands firmly with Israelis who are under an accelerated attack in this difficult time.
For years Israel has tolerated rocket attacks without providing a response. Now increased rocket fire from terrorist organization Hamas, with sirens being heard in Jerusalem and as far north as Haifa, have emboldened the terrorists.
In response Israel has initiated Operation Protective Edge, calling up 40,000 reservists to protect its civilians, and has deployed the Iron Dome anti-missile air defense system.
"It is unfortunate that following the unilateral Jewish withdrawal from Gaza in 2005, Hamas has risen to power resulting in a state of terrorism,” said Frank Dimant, CEO, B’nai Brith Canada. “With over eleven thousand rockets fired since the withdrawal, we can now clearly see the painful consequences of that decision.
“We join with Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird in condemning Hamas for continuing to target innocent civilians. Canada’s support for Israel to defend itself from the terrorist threat, and ensure the safety of the Jewish homeland is in keeping with the friendship demonstrated by the Harper government toward its democratic ally, the State of Israel."
For further information please contact: Sam Eskenasi, Communications Officer at (647) 780-8490 or communications@bnaibrith.ca
B’nai Brith Canada has been active in Canada since 1875 as the Jewish community’s foremost human rights agency.
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