Our Call To Action
Ottawa and Niagara Police to Serve and Protect Israeli Genocide
Statement from Coalition of Canadian Organizations in Solidarity with Palestine.
We, the undersigned, stand in firm solidarity with the Palestinian people facing genocide
and denounce the recent acts of bullying, harassment, and intimidation by the Ottawa
and Niagara Police Services against Ms. Joanna Berry, a refugee lawyer targeted for
her advocacy for Palestine. The recent appalling and outrageous interaction, with the
police, captured on video, is symptomatic of a broader, systemic anti-Palestinian racism
present in policing across Canada.
Peaceful demonstrators from all backgrounds, united in their stand against human rights
abuses, war crimes, violations of international law and genocide, are increasingly
subjected to police violence, harassment, arbitrary arrests, and intimidation. Joanna
Berry, a white Canadian woman and a lawyer, was able to resist police misconduct,
because of her understanding of the law and her rights. Yet, her case is a chilling
reminder that the police are now attempting to silence Canadians who speak out,
serving the interests of Israel, a foreign state supported by powerful lobby groups in
Canada.
Today, it’s Joanna. Tomorrow, it could be any of us.
We call on all fellow Canadians to reject this police abuse of power and intimidation. We
demand that all legislators at all levels—federal, provincial, and municipal—launch
immediate investigations into the misuse of police power in this country. The Ottawa
and Niagara Police Chiefs and Mayors, and Police Service Boards must conduct a
thorough investigation into this egregious abuse of authority and hold those responsible
accountable.
Together, we must ensure that Canada remains a place where freedom of expression is
protected, and all individuals, regardless of their stance or background, are treated with
dignity and respect.
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Since October 7, 2023, a significant armed conflict has erupted primarily in the Gaza Strip, extending into the West Bank and the Israel-Lebanon border, involving Israel and Palestinian militant groups led by Hamas. The conflict began with an unexpected attack by militants on southern Israel, triggering the most intense military flare-up in the region since the Yom Kippur War. In response, Israel launched a comprehensive aerial assault targeting Hamas, followed by a substantial ground offensive into Gaza. This conflict marks the fifth major confrontation in the ongoing Gaza-Israel hostilities, under the larger umbrella of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The violence has led to the internal displacement of approximately 1.9 million Palestinians, constituting over 85% of the population in Gaza, and about 500,000 Israelis.