John,

Like you, we saw the statement issued on Friday moments before Shabbat by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Minister Melanie Joly outlining Canada’s position on South Africa’s application at the International Court of Justice. 

While media reports initially suggested that, based on confusing and ambiguous language, the government was not going to accept the premise of South Africa’s claims, later reports “clarified” the government would, in this case, remain “neutral.”  

That was truly disappointing. As were other allies of Israel, the government of Canada should have been clear and unequivocal in their condemnation of South Africa’s accusations.  

Afterall, if Canada truly stands against terror, against antisemitism, and with international law, it should denounce the application and issue a response similar to those of US and Germany.  

If they need clarity, here it is: South Africa’s application to the ICJ is a libelous genocide claim against Israel and an abuse of the international legal system to which Canada professes an abiding commitment. 

That’s why we need you to send a message to Minister Joly and Prime Minister Trudeau and the rest of the government caucus demanding that they denounce South Africa’s specious claims at the International Court of Justice.  

Please join us in sending them both a letter by clicking here.  

Anti-Israel activists have sunk to a new low by accusing Israel of the very thing from which the Jewish state is defending itself.  

The Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister need to stand up and declare without ambiguity that this accusation against Israel is unacceptable.  

Help us urge the government, following the lead of the United States, to denounce South Africa's shameful, false charge.  

Click here to add your name to this call for action.  

 CIJA