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Ambassador Calls Out NDP Leader's Apology | Edmonton News
Israel’s ambassador to Canada, Iddo Moed, is furious after Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi apologized for a photo taken with him at the Calgary Stampede — a gesture Moed says disrespects their friendship, especially since he was there for a tech delegation promoting Israeli companies. Nenshi, citing Gaza’s conflict and rising hatred, questioned whether he should have avoided greeting the ambassador publicly. The fallout has ignited fierce debate: some call the apology inadequate, others accuse Nenshi of antisemitism, while Jewish leaders warn such expectations could shut down political…
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