Canada Israel relations

Montreal council passes amended Middle East motion after cutting call to break Israel ties

Opponents of the initial framework argued that global geopolitics falls entirely outside the jurisdiction of a municipal government and risks inflaming community tensions.

An officer of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) looks on during the Canada Day Celebrations in the Old Port in Montreal, Quebec, on July 1, 2025.
Handshake between the flags of Israel and Canada

Montreal–Israel tech ties strengthen at cyber event

Canadian MP demandas IDF soldiers in Canada to be investigated and charged.

'Antisemitic witch hunt': MP's petition calls for all IDF soldiers in Canada to be investigated

A Canadian military instructor and military instructors of the U.S. Army are seen near Ukrainian servicemen during multinational drills "Rapid Trident 2019" at the International Peacekeeping and Security Center near Lviv, Ukraine September 24, 2019

Defense innovation: Canada must learn from Israel, Ukraine, US to modernize its military - opinion


Israel's Gaza campaign puts its long-term safety at risk -Trudeau

Canada, Australia and New Zealand last week backed urgent international efforts towards a "sustainable ceasefire" in Gaza in a coordinated show of concern.

 Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau makes remarks during a pro-Israel rally at the Soloway Jewish Community Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada October 9, 2023.

Trudeau: Israel must stop killing babies. Netanyahu: Hamas beheads them

"The world is witnessing this killing of women, of children, of babies. This has to stop," Trudeau told a news conference in the western province of British Columbia.

 Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau makes remarks during a pro-Israel rally at the Soloway Jewish Community Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada October 9, 2023.

First celebration of Jerusalem day took place in Canadian Parliament

"Israel is a symbol of freedom, resilience and hope to millions who wish to see the peaceful coexistence of all peoples in Israel," said MP Dr. Leslyn Lewis

 Chair of the Canadian Parliamentary Israel Allies Caucus, MP Leslyn Lewis with Diaspora Minsiter Amichai Chikli

Canada follows US, allies in condemning Israeli settlement legalization

Canada's foreign minister emphasized the country's commitment to a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

 Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly attends a meeting with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine February 14, 2023.

Alan Baker: Israel still to be just democracy if judicial reforms pass

Former legal advisor and ambassador Alan Baker says not part of “mass hysteria” but cautions against political appointees for legal advisors.

 Thousands of protestors gather in Tel Aviv to protest the new government and the proposed judicial reforms of Justice Minister Yariv Levin, January 7, 2023.

Israel copying Canada's override clause? 'Misleading' says Irwin Cotler

Though the clause may appear attractive, it comes with implications.

 Yaron Deckel speaking during an Israel Canadian event in Canada

Advancing global peace by studying and reviewing national and international frameworks

CEO of The Abraham Accords Global Peace Initiative address the Jerusalem Post Conference

 Avi Benlolo, Founding Chairman and CEO of The Abraham Accords Global Peace Initiative

Canada Pro-Israel orgs blast NDP for anti-Israel boycott, lawfare policies

The NDP demanded the Canadian government end all trade and economic relations with Israeli settlements and suspend all arms trade with Israel.

Police officers stand in line to separate protesters supporting the Palestinians from a small group of Israel supporters in front of city hall in Toronto, Ontario, Canada May 15, 2021.

‘It’s good to be involved’ - Dr. Phil Switzer on supporting Hebrew U

Dr. Phil Switzer has been a devoted supporter of the Hebrew University for decades.

 WITH WIFE Diane and children Jacob, Rebecca and Matthew.

The Philanthropists: Bouncing back after spinal cord surgery

In the final episode of The Philanthropists, Ralph Benmergui speaks with Dr. Phil Switzer about his medical and philanthropic journey.

 Dr. Phil Switzer interview