The leader of the NDP is criticized for a statement about an ongoing genocide in Gaza

This page's main claim: Avi Lewis, the leader of the NDP, stated that he does not hold all Jews responsible for Israel's policies in Gaza, after facing criticism for his comments regarding an ongoing genocide.

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Le chef du NPD est critiqué pour une déclaration sur «un génocide en cours» à Gaza

ledevoir.com

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The linked Le Devoir report and corroborating coverage specifically state that Avi Lewis said he was not holding all Jews responsible for Israel’s policies in Gaza, while also reporting criticism of his earlier statement about an ongoing genocide committed in their name.

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Le chef du NPD est critiqué pour une déclaration sur «un génocide en cours» à Gaza

Machine translation · The leader of the NDP is criticized for a statement about "an ongoing genocide" in Gaza

ledevoir.com· In French

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NDP Leader Lewis criticized for saying Jews ‘failed to do our part’ to stop Gaza war

panow.com

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'I did not blame Jews for the actions of the Israeli government': NDP leader on social media post

ctvnews.ca

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The leader of the NDP is criticized for a statement about an ongoing genocide in Gaza

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