The Israeli government has denied any involvement in an Islamophobic campaign that was recently discovered in Canada. According to a report by Meta, a social media analytics company, the campaign originated in Israel.
The campaign, which targeted Canadian Muslims, involved the creation of fake social media accounts that spread hateful and false information about Islam and its followers. It also included the use of hashtags such as #BanIslam and #IslamIsTheProblem.
Meta’s report stated that the campaign was traced back to Israel, with the majority of the fake accounts being created and operated from there. However, the Israeli government has firmly denied any connection to the campaign.
In a statement, the Israeli Embassy in Canada said, “Israel categorically denies any involvement in the creation or operation of these fake social media accounts. We condemn any form of hate speech and discrimination, and we stand in solidarity with the Muslim community in Canada.”
The embassy also emphasized that Israel and Canada have a strong and positive relationship, and any attempt to damage this relationship through false accusations is unacceptable.
The Canadian government has also responded to the report, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stating that the spread of hate and misinformation is unacceptable and will not be tolerated in Canada.
The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) has called for a thorough investigation into the origins of the campaign and for those responsible to be held accountable.
In light of this disturbing revelation, it is important for individuals to be vigilant and critical of the information they consume on social media. It is also crucial for social media platforms to take action against the spread of hate speech and misinformation.
The Canadian Muslim community has faced a rise in Islamophobia in recent years, and it is imperative for all individuals and governments to stand against such hateful and discriminatory actions.
