Former Canadian prime minister calls Hamas defeat ‘essential’ In Israel for a surprise solidarity visit, Stephen Harper in an op-ed also called the U.S.-led push for Palestinian statehood "insincere, hypocritical and beyond foolish." Joshua Marks Feb. 19, 2024
Accidental YouTube sensation Rabbi Mendel Kaplan has led a Toronto Chabad for 25 years The 52-year-old has ambitious plans to create affordable housing and launch a kollel, among other projects. Dave Gordon Aug. 14, 2023
‘Very hard’ to separate self, Jewish upbringing, says deputy Canadian opposition leader “You can see various instances where liberals have moved away from an unequivocal support of Israel, while the Conservative Party still stands with Israel,” Melissa Lantsman told JNS. Dave Gordon July 19, 2023
Stephen Harper gets Israel Allies Award for ‘faith-based diplomacy’ “I am proud to continue to use my voice in support of the State of Israel, while addressing and forcefully denouncing the ongoing and very worrisome rise of anti-Semitism,” Harper said. Maayan Hoffman Oct. 21, 2022
Former world leaders take stand against ICC investigation of Israel In a letter to the incoming ICC prosecutor, a group of 16 leaders, including the former premiers of Canada, Australia, Spain and Uruguay, state their concern at the “unprecedented campaign of delegitimization against Israel.” Ariel Kahana Feb. 22, 2021
Canadian lawmaker running for prime minister would move embassy to Jerusalem Canadian lawmaker Erin O’Toole, a member of Canada’s Conservative Party, also said he would expand relations with Israel. July 8, 2020
Stephen Harper nominated to have a Jerusalem street named after him The former Canadian premier, widely considered to have been one of the most pro-Israel leaders in modern history, was nominated for the honor by Jerusalem City Council member Dan Illouz. Eliana Rudee Dec. 17, 2019
New Hula Valley Visitor Center aims to attract millions of birders In 2009, “BBC Wildlife” magazine named the Hula Valley one of the top 10 “most outstanding sites in the world for nature observation and photography.” Judy Lash Balint Nov. 11, 2019
Pushing back against anti-Semitism in the West This has been a depressing year with anti-Semitic and anti-Israel activity on the rise. Thankfully, Stephen Harper and others are there to defend Israel and the Jewish people. David M. Weinberg Nov. 11, 2019
