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Avi Lewis's Yom Kippur statement on Gaza sparks backlash

Original: by James Adair:- > When I first saw Avi Lewis’s reflection, on the Jewish day of atonement of Yom Kippur, that “we have

Canadian politician Avi Lewis marked Yom Kippur with a reflection saying Jews had failed to stop an ongoing genocide committed in their name, prompting an immediate wave of criticism. Writer James Adair noted he expected backlash for the remarks but says the reaction has exceeded what he anticipated, as debate continues over the statement.

Why now: Lewis's sharply worded Yom Kippur reflection on Gaza has provoked strong and ongoing criticism.

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• by James Adair:- > When I first saw Avi Lewis’s reflection, on the Jewish day of atonement of Yom Kippur, that “we have failed to do our part to stop on ongoing genocide committed in our name,” I was immediately worried about the blowback he would receive. > But I had no idea… · adub@beige.party · 3

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