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Palestinian Leader Widely Condemned for Antisemitic Remarks

Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas has been widely criticized for antisemitic remarks he made in a recent speech, where he claimed hatred against Jews was not because of their religion, but because of their “social behaviour,” including money lending. Condemnations came from around the world, including from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Simon Wiesenthal Center (SWC), the United Nations and the European Union. "Abbas' speech in Ramallah are the words of a classic anti-Semite," said SWC's Rabbi Marvin Hier and Rabbi Abraham Cooper.

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FSWC Monitoring Appeal by Ex-Nazi Helmut Oberlander

FSWC is monitoring today’s court appearance concerning former Nazi interpreter Helmut Oberlander as he appeals the latest revocation of his Canadian citizenship. The federal government stripped the 94-year-old Oberlander of his citizenship for the fourth time on June 20, 2017 for allegedly failing to disclose his wartime involvement with the Nazis upon settling in Canada. FSWC strongly supports the government’s attempts to revoke Oberlander’s Canadian status.

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Learning About the Holocaust Shakes Sudbury Students

On Monday, the Tour for Humanity made its first stop of the week in Sudbury at Marymount Academy, opening students' eyes to the Holocaust and other past injustices as well as to current examples of intolerance and human rights issues. The bus is travelling throughout Sudbury and surrounding areas this week before heading to Cobalt and Timmins.

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Israel Seeks Ottawa's Support to Reopen Iran Nuclear Deal

Chagai Tzuriel, a senior Israeli intelligence official, is seeking support from Canada for efforts by Israel and the US to put pressure on Iran to renegotiate its nuclear deal. Tzuriel met with Global Affairs Canada and the Privy Council Office, briefing officials on Israel's claims that Iran is deceiving the world about its nuclear ambitions.

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Guatemala Raises Flag Over Jerusalem Embassy Ahead of Opening

Guatemala raised its flag for the first time yesterday at the site of its new embassy in Jerusalem, which will be opening on May 16, two days after the US is set to open its embassy in the city. Today furniture and other equipment was transferred from the country’s embassy in Tel Aviv to the new office in Jerusalem.

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From the Arab World

At least a dozen people were killed after a group of militants stormed the head offices of Libya’s electoral commission in Tripoli and set fire to the building. The attackers also opened fire on employees and engaged in a gun battle with security forces. The attack, which ISIL has claimed responsibility for, appeared aimed at derailing efforts to have elections in Libya this year, part of a UN-led attempt at unifying and stabilizing the country. 

The Aqaba meetings – co-chaired by Jordan and Japan – ended on Sunday, bringing together Jordanian King Abdullah with senior military, security and political officials representing Southeast Asian countries, the UN, EU and NATO. The meetings reportedly focused on ways to continue efforts against global and regional terrorism.

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Spirit of Hope Is Heading Toward Breaking All Records!

With more than 2,000 guests expected and $3.6 million raised so far, Spirit of Hope 2018 is heading toward breaking all records! Do not miss your chance to be part of the action at this year's Spirit of Hope Benefit, taking place on May 30th at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

To register or for more information, contact Tracey at tsteyn@fswc.ca or 416-864-9735 ext. 21.

Register for Spirit of Hope 2018

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FSWC Wants to Hear From You

Passionate about an issue in the news or your community? Does it align with FSWC's mandate? Then we want to hear from you! FSWC is inviting you to submit reflections on issues that matter to you and the community. While we won't be publishing anything just yet, we will be taking all submissions into consideration for future projects.

Submit reflections to aborisovsky@fswc.ca.