In a video circulating widely on social media, Milton MP Adam van Koeverden was filmed campaigning inside a local mosque where he launched a scathing critique of Israel’s right to self-defense. Van Koeverden boldly declared, “Your voices will be strong in Ottawa, strong to condemn the genocide and end the genocide in Gaza,” referring to Israel’s actions against Palestinian terrorists with a callous label of “genocide.” His remarks were directed at male members of the congregation while he pointed out that fellow Liberal candidate Kristina Tesser Derksen was addressing women separately in the segregated area.
Falsely accusing Israel of genocide is a constant from @vankayak but days after @MarkJCarney claims that isn't the @liberal_party policy he stands up in a mosque trying to get votes on the backs of dead Jews, so can they then clarify this? pic.twitter.com/lXd57PoDaf
— Ariella (tortured poet version) 💛🎗️🤘 (@ariellakimmel) April 12, 2025
The MP’s statements represent an aggressive turn in anti-Israel rhetoric that seeks to amplify extremist narratives. By promoting the idea that Canada must prioritize Palestinian voices in Ottawa, van Koeverden appears to be undermining the harsh reality that Israel is fighting back against terrorism. His comments not only mischaracterize Israel’s defensive operations but also serve as a disturbing endorsement of an agenda that places Palestinian safety and sovereignty above the security of the Jewish state.
Critics from the pro-Israel and Zionist communities have condemned these remarks as a blatant attempt to distort the facts and further polarize public opinion on the Middle East. They argue that his incendiary language ignores the legitimacy of Israel’s right to protect its citizens and fails to recognize the terror inflicted by organized groups. Instead of condemning acts of terrorism, van Koeverden’s campaign in the mosque, coupled with his call for unchecked Palestinian influence in Ottawa, is seen as an effort to mislead voters and weaken Canada’s longstanding support for Israel.
The controversy over this video underscores a broader concern among pro-Israel advocates about the proliferation of extremist views in Canadian political discourse. It is a call for all responsible leaders to stand firm against hate, promote the truth, and ensure that no anti-Israel rhetoric is allowed to take root in the halls of power.
As the debate intensifies, supporters of Israel remain resolute in their commitment to truth and to defending the right of the Jewish state to self-defense. They demand that Canadian leaders unequivocally repudiate such inflammatory statements and renew their support for Israel’s security and the enduring values that unite Jewish communities across the world.