(Read Also: Rishi Sunak Meets Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Jerusalem) Democracy’s Dilemmaįor Moed, these protests highlighted a tension inherent in all democratic societies: the delicate line between freedom of speech and hate speech. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was among those who condemned these rallies, underscoring the fact that Hamas has been listed as a terrorist organization in Canada since 2002. The gatherings, held in cities such as Toronto and Montreal, sparked controversy, with political leaders viewing them as tacit celebrations of Hamas’ attack.

In Canada, thousands took to the streets in pro-Palestinian rallies, voicing their anger at the bloodshed. The Echoes of Warįrom Tel Aviv to Toronto, the recent Israel-Hamas war has left scars that extend far beyond the Gaza Strip. Israel’s envoy to Canada, Iddo Moed, grapples with a question that democracies worldwide are facing: when does freedom of speech become ‘freedom of hate’? His reflection comes as Canada reels from the repercussions of the latest war between Israel and Hamas, a conflict that has claimed over 4,000 lives and ignited a fury of protests across the globe.

Israel’s Envoy to Canada Questions ‘Freedom of Hate’ in Wake of Gaza Conflict

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