Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre and Deputy leader Melissa Lanstman issued a statement Wednesday calling for the federal government to take Friday's global Jihad threats seriously. .Hamas, a group of Islamic terrorists, invaded Israel Saturday morning, with horrific reports of violence pouring out of the region ever since. Pro-Palestinian protests have erupted in major cities across Canada as a result. .The Conservative's statement was in response to Head of Hamas Diaspora Office Khalid Mashal’s video posted Tuesday asking Muslims around the world to participate in a global day of Jihad “on the ground rather than just in theory” this Friday, October 13. . Poilievre, Lantsman call on feds to take global Jihad Friday ‘seriously’Poilievre, Lantsman call on feds to take global Jihad Friday ‘seriously’ .In the video, which was removed from YouTube after less than 24 hours, Mashal declared “The Friday of Al-Aqsa flood” and militants should “carry Jihad by their souls” as they “fight and be martyrs for Al-Aqsa.” .Mashal laid out specific criteria for Muslims on the borders of Israel and around the world to participate physically, financially, politically and spiritually. .“Funds are important but today we are asking for your blood and souls (to be sacrificed for Palestine).”.The video caught the attention of the Conservative party leaders, and Poilievre and Lantsman issued a statement addressing the it to the federal government. They called for the threat to be “taken seriously” and laid out several security measures LeBlanc could implement to protect Jewish Canadians. .Lantsman posted the statement entitled Minister LeBlanc Must Ensure Safety of Jewish Canadians to Twitter (“X”), in which she and Poilievre formally stated the safety minister needs to “put in place security measures and protect Jewish people in Canada.”.“The dangerous and hateful rhetoric from Hamas terrorists inciting violence this Friday around the world must be taken seriously,” Lanstman wrote in the caption of the post, which was retweeted by Poilievre. .“They have already inspired large protests in support of their evil acts. All levels of government MUST ensure adequate security and protective measures are in place for Jewish schools, synagogues and community centres across the country.”.“In the wake of the horrific invasion and terrorist attacks committed by Hamas in Israel, a high-ranking Hamas leader issued a televised statement making an explicit call for action across the world calling for mobilization in support of these vicious acts of terrorism. This statement has circulated widely online and is garnering millions of views.”.“Given the dangerous and violent rhetoric from Hamas terrorists that have already inspired large protests in support of their evil acts, it is vital that all levels of government ensure adequate security and protective measures are in place to protect Jewish schools, synagogues, and cultural centres across the country.”.“The government must play a vital role.”
