Canada Israel relations

Carney also accused Israel of violating international law over the blocking of Canadian-funded aid delivery to civilians in the war-torn Palestinian enclave.

Canada's upcoming election comes as antisemitic incidents in the country have been increasing.

Carney later backtracked on his statements when questioned about them on Wednesday, insisting he didn't hear the heckler say 'genocide.'

The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs called on the government to move quickly before it is too late, following mass antisemitic protests in Montreal last week.

This betrayal of Israel is embarrassing for any true supporter of Canada as well as of true Canadian values. It should be roundly condemned.

The result is that many Jews will not be able to access kosher beef and veal either because it is simply not available, or the cost is prohibitive.

At the Saturday protest, an anti-Israel activist and historian at a local university claimed that antisemitism was being used to conceal crimes in Gaza.

"We remain deeply concerned by extremist settler violence in the West Bank and condemn such acts," said the Canadian Foreign Minister.

The event had the largest number of participants in its 55 year history. The Walk is Canada’s largest Jewish community event and the world’s largest Israel solidarity walk outside of Israel.