Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has criticized Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Foreign Minister Melanie Joly for their government's inconsistent messaging regarding Israel. This controversy revolves around the mealy mouthed response of the Canadian government to the International Court of Justice's hearing of South Africa's allegations, which seeks to label Israel's actions in Gaza as a genocide.

Poilievre has accused Trudeau of adopting a divisive strategy by instructing his MPs to deliver different messages in mosques and synagogues. This approach, according to Poilievre, highlights a deep-seated division fostered by the Prime Minister himself. The Conservative leader's remarks underscore a growing frustration in the Jewish community, over what is perceived as the government's ambiguous stance on a matter of grave importance to Jewish Canadians.

Additionaly, CIJA, a prominent Jewish advocacy organization in Canada has demanded unambiguous clarification from the government regarding its position on Israel. However, the government's response, which merely points to its previous statements, has not satisfied the organization, leading to increased frustration within the Jewish community.

This situation gains additional gravity in light of the declining support for Trudeau among Jewish Canadians since the October 7th attacks by Hamas. Trudeau, who has historically been quick to denounce divisions and bias against marginalized communities, now stands accused of playing both sides of the issue. Such a stance, critics argue, is not only counterproductive but also potentially damaging to the cohesion and trust within diverse communities.

The Jewish community, in particular, has expressed its discontent and concern. There is a growing perception that the government is engaging in a cynical political game at the expense of the Jewish community. This sentiment is fueled by the perceived lack of a firm and consistent stance from the government on matters concerning Israel and the actions of Hamas terrorists.

Amidst these tensions, Poilievre's position has been unequivocal. He has expressed his solidarity with the Jewish community. In a statement that highlights his position, Poilievre said: "The reality is there is a genocide being carried out by Hamas. I don’t have to accuse Hamas of committing genocide, they admit it, they proudly brag about it. It’s in their charter." This strong stance by Poilievre not only delineates his position but also brings much needed clarity to the political discourse in Canada.As the situation evolves, the Canadian government's response and approach to these allegations and the concerns of the Jewish community will be closely watched by voters. The outcome of this issue could have significant implications in upcoming by-elections and for Trudeau's future re-election.