Articles by Ron East

Interfaith

Canadian groups promote event featuring speakers linked to listed terrorist organizations CIJA warns that an online event includes individuals connected to Hamas, the PFLP, and Samidoun, all listed as terrorist entities under Canadian law.

December 7, 2025   

(TheJ.ca) Canadian organizations are promoting a virtual event that will feature individuals tied to multiple Canadian-listed terrorist entities, according to a public statement released by the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs. CIJA said the event includes senior figures from Hamas, the […]

Academics & Education

Islamist preacher banned in U.K. arrives on Canada tour Uthman Ibn Farooq, barred from the United Kingdom for remarks judged harmful to public interest, is scheduled to speak at UQAM on October 23. Jewish organizations say his rhetoric endangers Montreal’s Jewish community and shared civic values.

October 20, 2025   

(TheJ.ca) Uthman Ibn Farooq, an Islamist preacher barred from entering the United Kingdom after officials said his presence was “not conducive to the public good,” has arrived in Canada for a speaking tour that includes a scheduled appearance at the Université du […]