Nathan Rotman warns the issue is a rising problem for the party, after former B.C. cabinet minister resigns from provincial caucus, citing antisemitism by some of her colleagues
The former national director of the federal NDP says Jews are no longer feeling completely comfortable in the party, warning that this is a national problem for the New Democrats.
. This is not a BC problem, it’s a national one. It’s become more uncomfortable to be Jewish in the party and that’s an understatement.”Mr. Rotman declined a request from The Globe and Mail to elaborate on his comments.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau In her letter resigning from caucus, Ms. Robinson said the behaviour of some colleagues after the Hamas attacks on Israel “broke my heart.”
Richard Marceau, a former Bloc Québécois MP and general counsel of The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, said “many progressive Jews – Jews who care deeply about social justice but are not willing to leave part of their identity at the door to enter the room – feel like the party has left them.“
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