TORONTO, 16 September 2011: B’nai Brith Canada and Christians United for Israel will bring Jews and Christians together this Sunday, September 18th at 7:00pm at Canada Christian College in Toronto for a rally to protest the Arab League’s plan to divide Israel based on pre-1967 borders in order to create a Palestinian state. The “Stand With Israel” rally will feature talks from Jewish and Christian leaders and a keynote address by the Honourable Jason Kenney, Federal Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism. Christians of diverse backgrounds from churches right across Ontario will join with members of the Jewish community, united in their support for Israel.
Dr. Charles McVety, President of Canada Christian College and host of this rally, stated, “Christian leaders worldwide are calling on the United Nations not to impose Auschwitz borders. We are deeply concerned that antisemitism is the driving force behind the anti-Israel vote, and Christians will not stand by as the United Nations attempts to sever the Old City of Jerusalem from the capitol of the Jewish homeland.
“We join B’nai Brith in commending Prime Minister Harper’s commitment to vote against any plan to unilaterally divide Israel, and we expect that he will use his diplomatic influence to affect other nations’ votes. Should the Arab League’s plan succeed, a sure path to war, we call on Prime Minister Harper to cut off aid to the Palestinian Authority.”
“At this crucial time, it is important that those who have the Jewish State’s viability and security as their top priority make their voices heard,” said Frank Dimant, CEO of B’nai Brith Canada. “The Government of Canada has demonstrated good sense by recognizing that such a unilateral declaration regarding the division of Israel is not a path to peace, but rather a straight ticket to a regional war in the Middle East.
“We thank Prime Minister Stephen Harper once again for his principled stance on Israel, and commend the Government for its unwavering commitment to vote against the resolution that will be presented to the United Nation’s General Assembly by the Arab League on September 20. We also thank our Christian friends for joining with us at this historical moment.”
