As Antisemitism Engulfs Canada, Jews Seek Help Escaping To America

As Antisemitism Engulfs Canada, Jews Seek Help Escaping To America

Robert Gottselig

 President Donald Trump has indicated support for a “Christian-backed plan to help Canadian Jews escape antisemitism,” according to a striking report published by Fox News on Sunday.

The article detailed:

Jewish Canadians facing rising antisemitism might have President Donald Trump’s support for an expedited legal pathway into the United States.

Trump shared a report on the plan Sunday with his millions of followers on Truth Social, amplifying the appeal as Christian lawmakers and religious leaders press his administration to act because of a “disproportionate” amount of antisemitic incidents north of the U.S. border.

The National Association of Christian Lawmakers (NACL) founder and President Jason Rapert told Fox News Digital from Israel on Sunday morning that he wants Trump to press Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney directly on the perceived “roadblocks” set up against the “quick recognition of the plight” of thousands of Jewish Canadians fearing for their safety.

“We will find out” if Canada is getting in the way of the more than 2,000 Jewish Canadians who have expressed interest in relocating, Rapert said.

“Trump should ask Carney right now,” he added. “Canada should be embarrassed and ashamed of these perceived roadblocks. And we’re trying to rally leaders to take a stand.”

The comments come after the NACL and its partners asked Trump to direct the State Department and Department of Homeland Security to create “lawful, secure, and appropriately expedited pathways” for Jewish Canadians and their immediate family members who face persecution or can credibly demonstrate fears for their safety because they are Jewish.

“For generations, America has served as a refuge for people fleeing religious persecution,” the group wrote in a letter Thursday to Trump. “We urge you to ensure that, consistent with federal law and the security interests of the United States, that door remains open to our Jewish brothers and sisters in Canada who need it today.”

“Recent data demonstrate that Jewish Canadians are being targeted at a grossly disproportionate rate, while community-based reporting reflects thousands of antisemitic incidents across Canada,” Rapert wrote. “These numbers represent more than statistics. They represent families who increasingly question whether they can safely send their children to Jewish schools, worship openly, display their faith publicly, or continue building their lives in communities where they no longer feel secure.”

Canada needs to wake up and stomp out the antisemitic hate that has engulfed the country. When Canadian leaders such as Prime Minister Mark Carney are urged to address the growing problem of Jew hatred, the “plan” is all talk. “Let’s form a committee,” they say, while no concrete action is taken.

“Across our country, antisemitism has surged to levels not seen in the post-war period,” Carney recently acknowledged. “Last year, over two-thirds of all religion-motivated hate crimes were directed at Jewish Canadians who make up only 1% of the population.”

“Last year, the Government announced more than $36 million for projects to help counter violent extremism,” the Prime Minister stated. “This April, we committed an additional $75 million through the Canada Community Security Program… I am pleased to announce the launch and membership of Canada’s new Ministerial Advisory Council on Rights, Equality, and Inclusion… The Council has a clear mission: to combat racism and hate in all their forms.”

For the past 10 years of Liberal government, Canada has opened up its borders with a flood of Islamists, repeatedly stated that “Muslim values are Canadian values,” and allowed non-stop Palestinian protests to vilify Israel and the Jewish communities. Now, as the ramifications become too blatant to ignore, the hollow solution proposed to combat the crisis is another “committee.”

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Congress Sounds Alarm Over EMP ‘Blackout Warfare’ Threat From China, Russia

Congress Sounds Alarm Over EMP ‘Blackout Warfare’ Threat From China, Russia

Emmitt Barry,

 U.S. lawmakers are raising fresh concerns that China, Russia and other American adversaries could use electromagnetic pulse weapons to cripple the nation’s electrical grid and critical infrastructure, potentially plunging large portions of the country into darkness.

According to an exclusive report by The Washington Times, defense provisions moving through Congress reflect growing alarm over so-called “blackout warfare” — attacks using electromagnetic pulse, or EMP, weapons capable of disrupting power systems, communications, internet networks and potentially satellites.

Both the House and Senate have focused on electromagnetic and infrastructure vulnerabilities as lawmakers work through the fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act. The House passed its version of the legislation in July, while the Senate Armed Services Committee advanced its version earlier this summer.

An EMP can be generated by a nuclear explosion at high altitude, producing electromagnetic energy capable of damaging electronic equipment across a vast region. Congressional research has warned that a high-altitude EMP could threaten the electrical grid and other systems that depend upon it, including communications, transportation and water infrastructure.

The threat takes on added significance because much of America’s military infrastructure ultimately depends on civilian power and communications networks. Defense planners have long warned that an adversary able to disable those systems without first defeating U.S. conventional forces could gain a powerful advantage at the opening of a major conflict.

The renewed attention in Congress suggests EMP preparedness is increasingly being treated not as a theoretical Cold War scenario, but as part of the emerging battlefield in which cyberattacks, electronic warfare and attacks on critical infrastructure could precede — or even replace — traditional military strikes.

Witkoff, Kushner Expected to Arrive in Moscow on Saturday - Reports

Witkoff, Kushner Expected to Arrive in Moscow on Saturday - Reports

Sputnik

US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to arrive in Moscow on September 5, media reported on Friday, citing sources. 

It remains unclear whether the US officials will bring any new proposals for the settlement of the Ukraine conflict, the report said.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that the negotiation process on Ukraine is currently in a frozen state. At the same time, he stressed that Moscow remains ready to hold talks on the issue with anyone willing to engage.

Putin also noted that Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are always welcome guests in Russia.

Lebanon says at least 3 killed, over 20 hurt in Israeli strikes after Hezbollah drone attack

Lebanon says at least 3 killed, over 20 hurt in Israeli strikes after Hezbollah drone attack

TOI STAFF

AFP and TOI STAFF

Israeli strikes in southern and eastern Lebanon late on Friday killed at least three people and injured 23, the Lebanese health ministry says, without differentiating between combatants and civilians.

The ministry says strikes hit five locations in the southern Tyre and Nabatieh regions and the Bekaa region in the east, following a Hezbollah drone attack on Israeli troops operating in the IDF’s southern Lebanon security zone.

IDF says it’s striking Hezbollah targets after explosive drone launched at troops in south Lebanon

The IDF says it is currently carrying out strikes on Hezbollah in southern Lebanon after the terror group launched an explosive drone at troops this evening.

The drone that Hezbollah launched at Israeli forces was shot down by troops of the Commando Brigade operating in the IDF’s southern Lebanon security zone, the military says, adding that no soldiers were injured in the incident.

“This constitutes a blatant violation [of the ceasefire] by the Hezbollah terror organization,” the IDF says in a statement.

In response, the military says it is carrying out a wave of strikes in southern Lebanon

Trump warns Iran: We may hit Pickaxe very soon

Trump warns Iran: We may hit Pickaxe very soon

Elad Benari

US President Donald Trump warned Friday that the United States could soon strike Pickaxe Mountain, a heavily fortified Iranian facility where Tehran has allegedly been expanding its nuclear infrastructure.

Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump reiterated his position that Iran must not obtain a nuclear weapon.

"Iran will not have a nuclear weapon," he said, before adding, "We may hit Pickaxe very soon...if there was anything going on with Pickaxe."

Trump was also asked about comments made Thursday by Vice President JD Vance, who said he would not characterize the ongoing conflict with Iran as a "war".

With the United States having resumed strikes against Iranian targets for the first time in recent weeks, Trump was asked how he would describe the confrontation.

"A lot of people don't call it a war. I call it a military conflict because it's small potatoes for us. It's not a big thing. We did Venezuela and we did this. In Venezuela we lost nobody, and in this we lost 18 people. And Vietnam - you lost a hundred thousand people," he replied.

Vance spoke a day after Trump said he did not expect the renewed confrontation with Iran to continue for much longer.

Asked how long the latest escalation would last, Trump responded, “Not too long". He subsequently suggested that Iran could have limited ability to withstand continued American attacks.

“I don’t think it will be very much longer. I don’t know how much more they can take," Trump said of Iran.

Trump also said the US was ready to launch further strikes against Iran if necessary.

“It was a very heavy attack last night, and we are prepared to do another one anytime we want," he stressed.