FSWC Condemns Latest Distribution of Your Wards News in Kitchener

Several residents in the Central Frederick neighbourhood of Kitchener reportedly received copies of Your Ward News last week. Despite hate crime charges being laid against the editor and publisher last year and a ban that stops Canada Post from distributing the publication, it continues making its way to cities and towns throughout Ontario. FSWC has advised the mayor of Kitchener of the recent distribution and calls on city officials to join in condemning Your Ward News and the messages it spreads.

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Regina Police Investigating After Man Gives Nazi Salute, Yells 'Heil Hitler' at Protest Camp

Regina police are investigating after a man was filmed giving the Nazi salute and yelling “Heil Hitler” at a protest camp in Regina last Saturday. Police informed FSWC that the incident took place at Wascana Park across from the Saskatchewan Legislature, where an unknown adult male was reportedly behaving in an intimidating manner towards demonstrators.

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Dozens of Rockets, Mortar Shells Fired at Israel from Gaza

Throughout Saturday, more than 174 rockets and mortar shells were launched from Gaza toward Israel, injuring three people and damaging buildings, IDF officials said. Most landed in open fields, a few were intercepted by the Iron Dome missile defence system, while some others landed inside Israeli communities. The IDF responded with the largest bombing campaign against the terror group Hamas, hitting dozens of targets – including two border-crossing attack tunnels and an urban combat training facility. After 24 hours, a Hamas-Israel cease-fire halted fighting, but reports claim fire was exchanged again today.

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Jewish Professor Describes Being Beaten by Palestinan, German Police

In a lengthy post published on Friday, a Jewish professor described an assault by a Palestinian and police while in Germany on Wednesday. Yitzhak Melamed, who was wearing a kippah, said he was first attacked by a self-identified Palestinian who reportedly yelled “I f*** Jews” and “No Jews in Germany,” after which he threw Melamed’s kippah to the ground and pushed him. After the attacker fled, police arrived and tackled the professor and handcuffed him. The local police chief later apologized for the incident. 

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Putin, Trump Vow to Cooperate on Syria, Ensure Israel's Security

During a post-summit joint press conference today, Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump said they discussed working together to ensure Israel’s security. Putin added that all conditions are in place for effective cooperation on Syria, restoring the situation on the Golan Heights to what it was after the 1974 disengagement of forces agreement between Israel and Syria. The two also discussed Iran, with Trump stating he stressed the importance of putting pressure on Iran.

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From the Arab World

Three people have been killed and dozens injured after week-long rallies continued in Iraq, with civilians protesting terrible living conditions, chronic water shortages and soaring joblessness in the oil-rich but neglected south of the country. Police have reportedly started arresting “hundreds of people.” 

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Tour for Humanity 2018-2019 Spots Are Filling Up!

With more than 80% of spots filled for the upcoming fall semester, don't wait to request to have the Tour for Humanity come to your community! Throughout the school year, the bus travels to cities and towns across Ontario, delivering Holocaust and human rights workshops to students of all ages and backgrounds, inspiring them to stand up against hate and intolerance.

To book the Tour for Humanity, email dlurion@fswc.ca.

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