Jewish Activists Occupy Canadian Parliament to Demand Israel Arms Embargo

Over 100 protesters, including two MPs, staged a sit-in at Ottawa's Confederation Building, calling for a halt to arms trade with Israel.

The protest was organized by the Jews Say No to Genocide Coalition, with support from Independent Jewish Voices and other groups, advocating for a two-way arms embargo between Canada and Israel.
Participants invoked Jewish teachings and values to oppose Israel's actions in Gaza, citing concerns about alleged genocide and human rights violations.
Fourteen protesters were detained by Parliamentary Protective Service and Ottawa Police but released without charges, with trespass notices issued.
NDP MPs Matthew Green and Heather McPherson joined the protest, expressing solidarity with the activists' call for an arms embargo.
The demonstration follows Canada's earlier non-binding motion to restrict arms exports to Israel, reflecting growing tensions over the nation's role in the Gaza conflict.