Ontario NDP MPP Sarah Jama (Hamilton Centre) said Israel’s treatment of Palestine amounts to apartheid. .“We are seeing this definition of apartheid in real time through the continued violation of human rights in Gaza through the use of white phosphorus chemicals; the withholding of access to food, fuel, electricity and water; and the destruction of the only exit from Gaza that isn’t controlled by the State of Israel — the Rafah border,” said Jama in a Tuesday statement. .Especially with this context in mind, she said the news coming out of Israel and Palestine is problematic. For 75 years, she said violence and retaliation rooted in settler colonialism “have taken the lives of far too many innocent people.” .Jama called for an immediate ceasefire and de-escalation. She said people “must look to the solution to this endless cycle of destruction and death: end all occupation of Palestinian land and end apartheid.” .“Canada must hold true to its history of peacemaking and refrain from military intervention,” she said. .“My heart genuinely goes out to all those impacted by this ongoing violence.” .Line co-founder Matt Gurney expressed shock towards Jama’s support for Palestine. .“No added comment,” said Gurney. .Canadian author Lydia Perovic said Jama was being hysterical. .“You're taking a very good MPP salary from this settler colonial system,” said Perovic. .Ontario NDP leader Marit Stiles responded by saying Jama's statement does not reflect her party's, which is articulated in the NDP's statement. ."MPP Jama's statement was not approved by our Caucus," said Stiles. ."I have asked that she retract her statement and state clearly that she decries any violence against both Israeli and Palestinian people and that she agrees with the federal NDP's stance." .With the terrorist attacks on Hamas against thousands of Israelis, Stiles said they are unjustifiable and must be condemned. She called for an immediate ceasefire and de-escalation to prevent further bloodshed in Israel and Gaza and for a political solution that brings lasting peace. .Hamas militants fired thousands of rockets and sent scores of soldiers into Israeli towns near the Gaza Strip in an unprecedented attack during a major Jewish holiday on Saturday, killing hundreds and stunning the country. .READ MORE: Netanyahu declares war on Hamas after Israeli attack kills hundreds.The Israeli government said it was now at war with Hamas and launched airstrikes in Gaza, vowing to set a new precedent. .Hamas soldiers are fighting gun battles inside several Israeli communities near Gaza several hours after the attack began. Israel’s national rescue service said at the time at least 250 people have been killed and hundreds wounded, making it the deadliest attack in years..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
Ontario NDP MPP Sarah Jama (Hamilton Centre) said Israel’s treatment of Palestine amounts to apartheid. .“We are seeing this definition of apartheid in real time through the continued violation of human rights in Gaza through the use of white phosphorus chemicals; the withholding of access to food, fuel, electricity and water; and the destruction of the only exit from Gaza that isn’t controlled by the State of Israel — the Rafah border,” said Jama in a Tuesday statement. .Especially with this context in mind, she said the news coming out of Israel and Palestine is problematic. For 75 years, she said violence and retaliation rooted in settler colonialism “have taken the lives of far too many innocent people.” .Jama called for an immediate ceasefire and de-escalation. She said people “must look to the solution to this endless cycle of destruction and death: end all occupation of Palestinian land and end apartheid.” .“Canada must hold true to its history of peacemaking and refrain from military intervention,” she said. .“My heart genuinely goes out to all those impacted by this ongoing violence.” .Line co-founder Matt Gurney expressed shock towards Jama’s support for Palestine. .“No added comment,” said Gurney. .Canadian author Lydia Perovic said Jama was being hysterical. .“You're taking a very good MPP salary from this settler colonial system,” said Perovic. .Ontario NDP leader Marit Stiles responded by saying Jama's statement does not reflect her party's, which is articulated in the NDP's statement. ."MPP Jama's statement was not approved by our Caucus," said Stiles. ."I have asked that she retract her statement and state clearly that she decries any violence against both Israeli and Palestinian people and that she agrees with the federal NDP's stance." .With the terrorist attacks on Hamas against thousands of Israelis, Stiles said they are unjustifiable and must be condemned. She called for an immediate ceasefire and de-escalation to prevent further bloodshed in Israel and Gaza and for a political solution that brings lasting peace. .Hamas militants fired thousands of rockets and sent scores of soldiers into Israeli towns near the Gaza Strip in an unprecedented attack during a major Jewish holiday on Saturday, killing hundreds and stunning the country. .READ MORE: Netanyahu declares war on Hamas after Israeli attack kills hundreds.The Israeli government said it was now at war with Hamas and launched airstrikes in Gaza, vowing to set a new precedent. .Hamas soldiers are fighting gun battles inside several Israeli communities near Gaza several hours after the attack began. Israel’s national rescue service said at the time at least 250 people have been killed and hundreds wounded, making it the deadliest attack in years..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.