Recent events have stirred controversy in Canada as Trudeau cabinet ministers were reported to have posed for a photo with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas, who has been labeled a terrorist by some outlets. Abbas, who won an "election" in 2005 and rules with an iron fist, has been criticized for his governance style. Additionally, the Vice President's stepdaughter is allegedly raising funds for the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), an organization that has faced criticism for its connections to terrorism. Cabinet Minister Ya'ara Saks's interaction with Abbas, including a handshake, has particularly drawn ire, given Abbas's contentious history, including Holocaust denial and alleged support for terrorism against Jewish people. Critics argue that Canada's decision to resume funding to UNRWA, as thanked by Abbas, and Saks's actions, which Abbas ignored because she's a Jew, are unacceptable and demand Saks's resignation. A protest is planned for Monday to demand Saks's resignation.
🚨 Trudeau cabinet ministers pose for photo with Palestinian terrorist boss What she did was unacceptable, unforgivable, intolerable and un-Canadian. She must resign — or be fired. FULL REPORT by @EzraLevant: https://t.co/gaaW23DQcw https://t.co/iOCDskefHy
The good people of York Centre do not want to see their MP holding hands with Mahmoud Abbas, who denies the Holocaust and funds terrorism against Jewish people. Join the protest on Monday to tell Ya'ara Saks that it's time to RESIGN! https://t.co/CDOFmfP3Jw
Terrorist Mahmoud Abbas "thanked Canada for its decision to resume its funding to UNRWA." And to think @yaarasaks flew all the way to meet him, and hold his hand, and he ignored her -- because she's a Jew. https://t.co/xvtd3KXLrV
WATCH: @SheilaGunnReid talks about one of Trudeau's cabinet ministers, Ya'ara Saks shaking hands with Mahmoud Abbas. https://t.co/w4sZO3SHFT
Vice President’s stepdaughter raising money for terrorist organization UNRWA https://t.co/OwvEf2Qsu1
🚨 BREAKING: Trudeau cabinet ministers pose for photo with Palestinian terrorist boss This is outrageous. Abbas is a dictator. He rules the Palestinians in the West Bank with an iron fist. He won an “election” in 2005 and then he simply didn’t allow any more elections. He’s a… https://t.co/OuofPGTjr8