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Canada's Carney pledges action on antisemitism amid backlash over new anti-hate council members
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a new anti-racism council amid rising antisemitism in Canada, but faced backlash over two members with controversial views on Israel. Critics highlighted Omar Alghabra's past statements criticizing Israel and his silence on Hamas' October 7 attacks, as well as Avnish Nanda's involvement in a pro-Palestinian encampment that drew complaints from Jewish students.
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