Mark Carney’s comments “only serve to embolden those who wish to use the conflict between Israel and Hamas as an excuse to incite hate and sow division.”

“This ill-considered endorsement of the ICC’s politically motivated actions is a slap in the face to our ally and to every innocent Israeli still being held hostage,” wrote Leo Housakos, a Quebec senator.

“If we are not able to work together, to compromise, we’re going to a bad place,” says Gidi Dar.

The British journalist, who is one of Israel’s most articulate defenders, talked to JNS about media bias and antisemitism.

“Had this happened to any other people in the world, this story would be told nonstop,” said media delegation head Shai DeLuca.