NDP leader Lewis criticized over Yom Kippur Gaza genocide message

Canadian NDP leader Avi Lewis posted a Yom Kippur message on September 23, 2026, stating that Jews 'failed to do our part to stop an ongoing genocide committed in our name,' referring to the Gaza conflict. The statement drew criticism from multiple quarters.

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NDP leader Lewis criticized for saying Jews 'failed to do our part' to stop Gaza war

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But it's partly true, along with Christians and even some muslims which constitute modern zionists, they failed to prevent it. Greater Israel is dangerous Neo Zionist extremist rhetoric and propaganda. vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/09/21/n... OTTAWA — Critics are calling out NDP Leader Avi Lewis for suggesting online that he and his fellow Jews have failed to do their part to stop Israel's carnage in