NDP MP Brian Masse, known on Twitter as @BrianMasseMP, faced criticism and later apologized for suggesting that antisemitism in Canada cannot be addressed until Israel agrees to a ceasefire in Gaza. This statement, made on the floor of the House, was met with shock and labeled as antisemitic by observers. Critics argue that linking the domestic issue of antisemitism with the foreign conflict undermines the fight against Jew hatred in Canada. Masse had earlier called the situation in Gaza a "genocide." The controversy highlights the ongoing debate over how to tackle rising antisemitism amidst global conflicts.
NDP MP Brian Masse suggests the only way for antisemitism to end in Canada is if there's a ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war. Masse has since apologized for his remarks. https://t.co/WZfviu7Jrg
New Democrat apologizes for suggesting ceasefire is precondition to ending anti-Semitism in Canada. @BrianMasseMP earlier called Gaza a "genocide." https://t.co/JxxcEZdwS3 #cdnpoli https://t.co/2HQfxchmZR
NDP’s @BrianMasseMP apologizes after suggesting there would be no end to anti-Semitism until Israel agrees to a ceasefire in Gaza. https://t.co/5ltOHVlOoD #cdnpoli https://t.co/BBLSpHDuj5
WATCH: In Disgraceful Remarks, NDP MP Says Anti-Semitism Can't Be Addressed Until There Is A Ceasefire. https://t.co/hEw9yS6Q9H
A "progressive" legislator in Canada says now is not the time to address antisemitism ... because there is too much antisemitism in Canada. https://t.co/duNEdB9DZJ
NDP says we can’t fix Jew hatred at home until there’s a ceasefire abroad. What a despicable spectacle. https://t.co/R94M0N7CTp
NDP MP Brian Masse—on the floor of the House— saying that there's nothing that can be done about antisemitism in Canada so long as there's a foreign war going on which Canadian Jews have no control over. This is antisemitism. It is shameful and shocking coming from an MP. https://t.co/ZpVaaFaJPL
A leader in the party of @Ilhan Omar and @RashidaTlaib has some thoughts on anti-Semitism. They aren't based in reality, but they're his thoughts. https://t.co/hfU9RopxfP