Nova Scotia NDP Drops Candidate Over Controversial Israel Remarks

Tammy Jakeman steps down after social media posts criticized by Jewish organizations for being inflammatory and hurtful.

Tammy Jakeman, NDP candidate for Eastern Passage, resigned following controversy over her social media posts on Israel and the Holocaust.
Jewish organizations, including the Atlantic Jewish Council and the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, condemned the posts as deeply troubling.
Jakeman's posts accused Israel of genocide and criticized Holocaust remembrance efforts, leading to calls for her removal.
The Nova Scotia NDP accepted Jakeman's resignation, emphasizing their commitment to the safety and dignity of all community members.
Jakeman's resignation leaves the NDP without a candidate for Eastern Passage in the upcoming provincial election.