Saint John’s International Culturefest, according to the festival’s website, is supposed to be “a vibrant celebration of multiculturalism, community, and connection.” But it erupted into chaos on Aug. 2, when demonstrators gathered around an Israel booth, engaging in what some members of the Jewish community have described as threatening and intimidating behaviour culminating in an alleged assault and two arrests. No statement was made by the committee organizing the festival or the local police. The story was largely ignored by local media.
This was the scene in St. John’s today, a #CeasefireNOW March.
Are these protesters standing up against anti-Semitism?
Oh, and by the way, is anyone speaking up for the poor souls held hostage by #HamasTerrorists?
Not a Newfoundland or Canadian Flag to be seen. pic.twitter.com/GiYaXVCBkL
— Ken Winsor (@nlmedia11) November 18, 2023
