We are monitoring this situation closely. MPP Sarah Jama’s statement was factual and sympathetic to all who are suffering from the violence currently unfolding. This attempt at censorship shows that party leadership is opposed to any humanization of Palestinians.
This is a serious and clear case of defamation. The premier of Ontario is accusing MPP
@SarahJama_
of supporting rape and murder, because she simply called for a ceasefire.
@fordnation
is inciting violence against MPP Jama, the Palestinian community, and their allies.
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@l_stone
@MaritStiles
@SarahJama_
@MaritStiles
This is a blatant act of censorship, and a clear display of Anti-Palestinian Racism. The statement published by Sara called for a ceasefire, and decried violence against any civilians. It is clear that your issue is that the statement humanized Palestinians.
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I'm on the streetcar on my way to Dentons, the "world's largest law firm" to sit accross the table from Michael Mostyn, CEO of B'nai Brith Canada.
Many of you know I am suing them for defamation after a malicious smear campaign against me designed to maximize harm.
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No one should lose their livelihood for supporting Palestine,
@Seb_Zein
.
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@mbueckert
@4noura
The
@OntarioNDP
has once again proven that it is unprincipled and unfit to represent people in Ontario who stand for justice and Human rights.
The Legal Center for Palestine is fundraising money to support our legal aid and advocacy. As a volunteer-run organization of lawyers, researchers, and organizers, we are dedicated to combatting anti-Palestinian racism and discrimination that is prevalent in Canadian society.
Amazing,
@amykishek
! Strikes are a tactic both workers and Palestinians use to push for a fairer world.
#PalestineOnStrike
In Canada, no one should lose their job for supporting Palestine. Hence
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Thank you,
@CJPME
Palestinian rights activists are consistently defamed. They have legal options!
That’s why a group of lawyers, academics, and activists are launching
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. We need a legal resource for activists!
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Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East
CJPME demands that public officials take responsibility for their role in sharing harmful, anti-Palestinian disinformation.
@JohnTory
,
@fordnation
, &
@erinotoole
must apologize to the pro-Palestinian community and denounce the hatred of the JDL.
#onpoli
Great thread,
@AlexGoldApel
! That nuance is key. Too many people are defamed for being critical of Israel's occupation.
That’s why a group of lawyers and activists are launching
@LCPal_ca
. We need a legal resource for activists!
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2/2 It is NOT anti-Semitic to name and criticize organizations that actually financially support Israel, like the Jewish National Fund of Canada, who up until 2019, was using donations from Canadians to build infrastructure for the IDF.
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@l_stone
Very disappointing, yet again the
@OntarioNDP
is succumbing to the smear campaigns of
@bnaibrithcanada
- one of the most shamelessly racist and Islamophobic organizations in Canada.
You are absolutely right
@PanizKhosro
. The discrimination and intimidation activists face is real.
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@LCPal_ca
. We need a legal resource for activists!
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@mbueckert
@4noura
@OntarioNDP
Instead of basing their analysis on the consensus among International human rights institutions (as portrayed in this thread), they chose to cater to the pro-Israel lobby in Canada which consistently justifies the war crimes of an apartheid state.
Thank you,
@mbueckert
!
Palestinian rights activists are consistently defamed. They have legal options!
That’s why a group of lawyers, academics, and activists are launching
@LCPal_ca
. We need a legal resource for activists!
✅ Join us now!
Strikes are a non-violent tactic both workers and Palestinians use to push for a fairer world.
#PalestineOnStrike
No one should lose their livelihood for supporting Palestine.
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This is all thanks to the tenacious work of activists, including those like
@pal_legal
, who utilize the law to further human rights.
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