By Yves Engler
The Ontario NDP leader faced backlash for caving to a genocidal Jewish supremacist group, sparking outrage amidst Israel’s atrocities in Gaza. Despite removing a post celebrating Palestinian culture, the incident sheds light on the party’s reluctance to challenge Canada’s support for apartheid.
Marit Stiles attended the Taste of the Middle East event, sharing photos that drew criticism from Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center for allegedly erasing Israel and its people. The controversy escalated as Israel bombarded schools in Gaza, prompting Stiles to replace the post with different photos.
Although Stiles’ actions were disappointing, they reflect a long-standing trend within Ontario’s social democratic left. From historical incidents involving NDP leaders to current controversies involving prominent labor figures, challenges to Palestinian rights persist despite some progress.
Yves Engler sheds light on these complex dynamics, emphasizing the need to acknowledge Palestine and confront genocidal Jewish supremacism in the political landscape.
– Yves Engler is the author of Canada and Israel: Building Apartheid and other books. He contributed this article to The Palestine Chronicle. Visit his website: yvesengler.com.