NDP MPP Ejected, Censured For Pro-Palestine Comments
Hamilton MPP Sarah Jama, who criticized Israel’s occupation & apartheid in the Palestine while calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, has been expelled from the NDP caucus by leader Marit Stiles, just before being censured by the Ontario Legislature, meaning she will no longer be allowed to speak or serve on committees. Jana’s first statement on the brutal violence in Israel & Gaza, released 3 days after the October 7th terrorist attacks by Hamas, criticized Israel’s occupation & apartheid as the root cause of the violence, the ending of which would be the only lasting peace. She also condemned Israel’s use of white phosphorus and blockading of food, water, & electricity, all of which are considered war crimes, and called for a ceasefire & de-escalation to prevent further deaths. This statement, which did not mention Hamas or specifically condemn its terrorist attacks, which also constitute war crimes, led to weeks of pressure & criticism by the Progressive Conservati...