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(*NOTE: Key Videos and Articles are indicated with red font)
January 2015 Update: Convictions
i. Attacker #1 - "AM" (Minor). Convicted January 26, 2015
ii. Attacker #2 - Aziz Mohamed Madi, Convicted March 10, 2015 - [2 charges of assault]
iii. Attacker #3 - Arslan Razzaq Khan, Convicted March 10, 2015 - [1 charge of assault]
iv. Attacker #4 - Kamaal Maxamud Jaamac, Convicted March 10, 2015 - [1 charge of assault]
v. Attacker #5 - IDENTIFICATION NEEDED
*March 10th 2015 update: Attackers 2,3,4 convicted:
Pro-Palestinian protesters sentenced to homework following attack on Israeli supporter at rally, Calgary Sun, March 10, 2015
View from Court: Ezra interviews Ryan Bellerose, Rebel Media, (VIDEO) March 11, 2015
Judge made assault seem like ‘bar fight,’ advocate says, CJN, March 13, 2015
Secret Docs Reveal Calgary Cops Mishandled Anti-Israel Riot, (VIDEO) Rebel Media, Ezra Levant, March 13, 2015
Calgary – Where Jew-Beaters Are Punished with Essay-Writing, BlogWrath, March 14, 2015
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HISTORY
1. Calgary Riot against Jews and Christians, July 18, 2014
a) What Happened:
VIDEO: FULL REVIEW OF THE RIOT, Interview with Several Victims and Protest Organizer Ala'a Hamdan, The Source, July 22, 2014
VIDEO: Stop the riots: This is Canada, not Gaza! (In-Depth Victim Interviews), The Source, July 23, 2014
VIDEO: Michael Coren Interviews Victims Shane Hamilton and Jeff Willerton, July 21, 2014
VIDEO: One Week Later and Protest Organizer Saima Jamal, The Source, July 25, 2014
VIDEO: 5 minute clip of riot (July 18): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nibOnwftijY
VIDEO: Another shocking clip of the violence (July 18): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DfXqKQaQqw
VIDEO: Anti-Israel Protestors call for destruction of Israel, shout: "From the River to the Sea - Palestine will be Free": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9Wze2nSZoU
VIDEO: Anti-Israel Protestors shout "Alah U'Akbar": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-OZrn0QlYk&list=UUGvT6zG7v7WmVD6M49E4EFQ
PICTURES: Shocking Pics from Riot, Blogwrath, July 22, 2014
AUDIO: Rob Breakenridge Interview with Riot Victims, July 21, 2014
ISIS May Not Have Reached Canada,but the ISIS Mentality Has, Aboud Dandachi, July 23, 2014
European Violence Hits Calgary - Bnai Brith Canada Press Release, July 21, 2014
Pro-Gaza protests worldwide tainted by anti-Semitism; Calgary organizer to apologize for violence - Jen Gerson, National Post, July 21, 2014There is a sickness festering in Calgary, Alberta, Diane Bederman, Canadian Free Press, July 22, 2014
Breakenridge: Peaceful protest nothing to be proud about, Calgary Herald, July 28, 2014
Martinuk: Hatred and intolerance have set up shop in Calgary, Susan Martinuk, Calgary Herald, July 25, 2015
5th protest in one month, protestor charged with assault, Calgary Herald, Aug 7, 2014
‘Kill the Jews’ in Canada, Robert Morley, The Trumpet, August 7, 2014
b) Arrests
VIDEO: Charges laid against anti-Israel rioters, The Source, August 12, 2014
VIDEO: Criminal charges laid, The Source, August 13, 2014
Palestinian rally teen pleads guilty to assault, SunNews, Nov 12, 2014
Calgary police lay charges in pro Palestinian rally assaults, SunNews, August 13, 2014
Fourth person charged in connection to Calgary’s Gaza demonstration assaults, CTV, August 13, 2014
Better Late Than Never – Charges Laid in Calgary Against Violent Muslims, Blogwrath, August 13, 2014
2. Organizers of Anti-Israel Protest Turned Violent: SAIMA JAMAL, ALA'A HAMDAN and the "Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights club (SPHR)" club, all of the University of Calgary
Was Saima Jamal Shaken By the Violence, Or Wasn't She?, Examiner.com, Nov 19, 2014
No Peace Medal for Saima: This is Justice for the Calgary Riot, Examiner.com, Nov 18, 2014
Saima Jamal, Calgary activist, shocked after YMCA rescinds peace award, Nov 14, 2014
Violent Protest Organizer Saima Jamal laughs about violence online, July 30, 2014
Who is Violent Protest Organizer Ala'a Hamdan? Read here and here
Do Calgary Anti-Israel Protest Organizers Know Who the Thugs Are?, Examiner, July 27, 2014
Proof the University club SPHR organized the protest turn riot: proof 1, proof 2
3. Recent Calgary Anti-Semitism
Police investigating possible hate crime after swastikas spray painted on five homes in Calgary, SunNews, August 2, 2014
Calgary man with air gun arrested at pro-Israel rally, Maclean's, July 24, 2014
(*Note: In addition there have been 4 separate incidents across Calgary targeting Jews and Christians wearing identifiable gear associated with Israel)
4. Pro-Democracy/Canadian/Israeli Rally, July 31, 2014
VIDEO: Close to a thousand Calgarians take to the streets in support of Israel’s right to self defense (+ View Speeches), SunNews, August 1, 2014
Pictures from Pro-Democracy/Canada/Israel Rally, July 31, 2014
Stand Up and Take Notice, Ezra Levant, August 3, 2014
VIDEO: Anti-Israel Protestors shout "Heil Hitler" (July 31): https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=8vPla7pqqmQISIS
Calgary Herald reporter admits refusing to expose Palestinian supporters shouting “Heil Hitler” at Jews, August 2, 2014VIDEO: Calgary pro-Hamas protesters spew "Heil Hitler"; Media doesn't report; police don't respond, The Source, August 6, 2014
(*NOTE: Key Videos and Articles are indicated with red font)
January 2015 Update: Convictions
i. Attacker #1 - "AM" (Minor). Convicted January 26, 2015
- Teen gets probation for assaulting Jewish woman during pro-Palestinian protesters' attack on rally, SunNews, Jan 25, 2015
- Teen gets probation for assaulting woman at downtown protest, Calgary Herald, Jan 25, 2015
- Canada teen gets probation after punching pro-Israeli demonstrator, Haaretz, Jan 27, 2015
- Young offender sentenced for violence at Calgary rally, CJN, Jan 27, 2015
ii. Attacker #2 - Aziz Mohamed Madi, Convicted March 10, 2015 - [2 charges of assault]
- Plea deal in works for alleged attack on Israel supporters, SunNews, Feb 9, 2015
- Calgary Pro-Gaza Rioters Push for Plea Deal (Prosecutor paints accused as peace-seekers), SunNews, Feb 11, 2015
iii. Attacker #3 - Arslan Razzaq Khan, Convicted March 10, 2015 - [1 charge of assault]
iv. Attacker #4 - Kamaal Maxamud Jaamac, Convicted March 10, 2015 - [1 charge of assault]
v. Attacker #5 - IDENTIFICATION NEEDED
*March 10th 2015 update: Attackers 2,3,4 convicted:
Pro-Palestinian protesters sentenced to homework following attack on Israeli supporter at rally, Calgary Sun, March 10, 2015
View from Court: Ezra interviews Ryan Bellerose, Rebel Media, (VIDEO) March 11, 2015
Judge made assault seem like ‘bar fight,’ advocate says, CJN, March 13, 2015
Secret Docs Reveal Calgary Cops Mishandled Anti-Israel Riot, (VIDEO) Rebel Media, Ezra Levant, March 13, 2015
Calgary – Where Jew-Beaters Are Punished with Essay-Writing, BlogWrath, March 14, 2015
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HISTORY
1. Calgary Riot against Jews and Christians, July 18, 2014
a) What Happened:
VIDEO: FULL REVIEW OF THE RIOT, Interview with Several Victims and Protest Organizer Ala'a Hamdan, The Source, July 22, 2014
VIDEO: Stop the riots: This is Canada, not Gaza! (In-Depth Victim Interviews), The Source, July 23, 2014
VIDEO: Michael Coren Interviews Victims Shane Hamilton and Jeff Willerton, July 21, 2014
VIDEO: One Week Later and Protest Organizer Saima Jamal, The Source, July 25, 2014
VIDEO: 5 minute clip of riot (July 18): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nibOnwftijY
VIDEO: Another shocking clip of the violence (July 18): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DfXqKQaQqw
VIDEO: Anti-Israel Protestors call for destruction of Israel, shout: "From the River to the Sea - Palestine will be Free": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9Wze2nSZoU
VIDEO: Anti-Israel Protestors shout "Alah U'Akbar": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-OZrn0QlYk&list=UUGvT6zG7v7WmVD6M49E4EFQ
PICTURES: Shocking Pics from Riot, Blogwrath, July 22, 2014
AUDIO: Rob Breakenridge Interview with Riot Victims, July 21, 2014
ISIS May Not Have Reached Canada,but the ISIS Mentality Has, Aboud Dandachi, July 23, 2014
European Violence Hits Calgary - Bnai Brith Canada Press Release, July 21, 2014
Pro-Gaza protests worldwide tainted by anti-Semitism; Calgary organizer to apologize for violence - Jen Gerson, National Post, July 21, 2014There is a sickness festering in Calgary, Alberta, Diane Bederman, Canadian Free Press, July 22, 2014
Breakenridge: Peaceful protest nothing to be proud about, Calgary Herald, July 28, 2014
Martinuk: Hatred and intolerance have set up shop in Calgary, Susan Martinuk, Calgary Herald, July 25, 2015
5th protest in one month, protestor charged with assault, Calgary Herald, Aug 7, 2014
‘Kill the Jews’ in Canada, Robert Morley, The Trumpet, August 7, 2014
b) Arrests
VIDEO: Charges laid against anti-Israel rioters, The Source, August 12, 2014
VIDEO: Criminal charges laid, The Source, August 13, 2014
Palestinian rally teen pleads guilty to assault, SunNews, Nov 12, 2014
Calgary police lay charges in pro Palestinian rally assaults, SunNews, August 13, 2014
Fourth person charged in connection to Calgary’s Gaza demonstration assaults, CTV, August 13, 2014
Better Late Than Never – Charges Laid in Calgary Against Violent Muslims, Blogwrath, August 13, 2014
2. Organizers of Anti-Israel Protest Turned Violent: SAIMA JAMAL, ALA'A HAMDAN and the "Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights club (SPHR)" club, all of the University of Calgary
Was Saima Jamal Shaken By the Violence, Or Wasn't She?, Examiner.com, Nov 19, 2014
No Peace Medal for Saima: This is Justice for the Calgary Riot, Examiner.com, Nov 18, 2014
Saima Jamal, Calgary activist, shocked after YMCA rescinds peace award, Nov 14, 2014
Violent Protest Organizer Saima Jamal laughs about violence online, July 30, 2014
Who is Violent Protest Organizer Ala'a Hamdan? Read here and here
Do Calgary Anti-Israel Protest Organizers Know Who the Thugs Are?, Examiner, July 27, 2014
Proof the University club SPHR organized the protest turn riot: proof 1, proof 2
3. Recent Calgary Anti-Semitism
Police investigating possible hate crime after swastikas spray painted on five homes in Calgary, SunNews, August 2, 2014
Calgary man with air gun arrested at pro-Israel rally, Maclean's, July 24, 2014
(*Note: In addition there have been 4 separate incidents across Calgary targeting Jews and Christians wearing identifiable gear associated with Israel)
4. Pro-Democracy/Canadian/Israeli Rally, July 31, 2014
VIDEO: Close to a thousand Calgarians take to the streets in support of Israel’s right to self defense (+ View Speeches), SunNews, August 1, 2014
Pictures from Pro-Democracy/Canada/Israel Rally, July 31, 2014
Stand Up and Take Notice, Ezra Levant, August 3, 2014
VIDEO: Anti-Israel Protestors shout "Heil Hitler" (July 31): https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=8vPla7pqqmQISIS
Calgary Herald reporter admits refusing to expose Palestinian supporters shouting “Heil Hitler” at Jews, August 2, 2014VIDEO: Calgary pro-Hamas protesters spew "Heil Hitler"; Media doesn't report; police don't respond, The Source, August 6, 2014