August 19, 2014, TORONTO — B’nai Brith Canada calls on Jewish students at York University to be on alert this coming school year, as the incoming President of the York Federation of Students (YFS), the York University student government body, has uploaded material promoting a Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Most Wanted Terrorist.
Faouzi Mohamad Ayoub was reportedly killed in May while fighting against the Free Syrian Army. He is wanted by the FBI for attempting to use a false passport to conduct terrorist activity with the Lebanese Terrorist organization Hezbollah. Posting his image alongside quotations of Faouzi Ayoub, being described as a “martyr”, is a clear endorsement of a terrorist.
B’nai Brith Canada notified Commissioner Bob Paulson of the RCMP, and are calling for an investigation regarding these recently exposed issues before school opens for the coming year. Minister of Justice and Attorney General, The Honourable Peter MacKay has also been notified by B’nai Brith Canada about these issues.
“To endorse a known and wanted terrorist is a cause of fear and concern,“ said Frank Dimant, CEO, B’nai Brith Canada. “This sort of idealizing of terrorists by student leaders should be of great concern to the York University administration, as it creates a toxic environment for Jewish and pro-Israel students on campus.
“The Honourable Mr. MacKay and Commissioner Paulson have been notified of this problem, and we hope to see immediate investigation. It is integral for the safety and security of Jewish and pro-Israel students on campus that endorsement of terrorists does not cause an environment of fear, G-d forbid resulting in any sort of violence or harassment.
"The B'nai Brith Canada anti-hate hotline is available to pro-Israel Jewish and Christian students, where they can report any incidents of antisemitic activity. In addition to this resource, B'nai Brith Canada will be exploring legal actions in order to ensure safety of these students on campus."