Prince George mayor issues statement ahead of Hamas’ “Day of Rage”

Prince George’s Mayor Simon Yu has issued a statement regarding threats made to Canada’s Jewish community online and on social media.

The statement, in its entirety, reads:

“Prince George is a city of prosperity, peace and progress, not hate. This week we heard and saw record of countless tragic terrorist attacks indiscriminately targeted at Israeli civilians. Our city is horrified.   

As Mayor, I denounce and condemn the acts of the terrorism by Hamas, a group which the Government of Canada has rightly identified as a terrorist organization. I unequivocally denounce and condemn murder, kidnapping and rape of innocent Israeli civilians. 

Anyone who feels threatened online or by other means, I urge you to contact the RCMP. 

As I said at the vigil in front of Prince George City Hall on Wednesday, we mourn the victims and all people impacted by these horrific and ongoing acts of terrorism.”

These online threats come after a former Hamas leader, supported by the current leadership, called for a global uprising tomorrow (Friday) in support of Palestinians.

Hamas, which is listed as a terrorist organization by the Canadian government, stormed a border fence into Israel Saturday killing hundreds of Israelis.

– With files from the Vista National News Wire