A rape crisis center at a Canadian university signed onto an open letter denying that Israeli women were subjected to rape and sexual violence by Hamas terrorists during the October 7 massacre, resulting in the director losing its job.
Samantha Pearson, @ualbertasac director, and the @ualbertasac have signed a letter alleging that Israelis were not raped or sexually assaulted by #Hamas terrorists on Oct. 7. Shouldn't a sexual assault centre believe all victims, and not just the non-Jewish ones? #yegmedia #yeg pic.twitter.com/2rWQg7O39u
— Jewish Edmonton (@JewishEdmonton) November 17, 2023
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Samantha Pearson, director of the University of Alberta Sexual Assault Centre, signed an open letter where the many instances of rape committed by Palestinians on October 7 are branded "unverified accusations." On Saturday, Bill Flanagan, the president and vice chancellor of the university announced on twitter that the director was no longer part of the institution.
"The recent improper and unauthorized use of the name of the University of Alberta's Sexual Assault Centre in endorsing an open letter has raised understandable concerns from members of our community and the public. Effective immediately, the director of the centre is no longer employed by the university. The university has appointed a new interim director of the Sexual Assault Centre," he wrote. He added, "I understand that this event has been profoundly hurtful and may have compromised the trust of individuals in our community. I also recognize the significant potential negative impact given the critical nature of the centre's work. On behalf of the university, I apologize for the hurt and distress this issue has caused members of our community and beyond. As a university, we commit to continued action to restore your trust. "
Video: A message to the world, from Israeli women / Credit: X/@IDF
The letter – titled "Stand with Palestine: Call on Political Leaders to End Their Complicity in Genocide!" – was authored by Sarah Jama, a member of Ontario's provincial parliament, who was earlier removed from the left-wing party NDP's caucus over anti-Israeli statements; and Susan Kim, a city councilor in Victoria, British Columbia.
Israeli authorities have gathered and continue gathering evidence of sexual abuse on October 7; the investigation is rendered difficult by the fact that many of the women raped by terrorists were murdered, mutilated, and burned beyond recognition.
This article was partially written by i24NEWS.
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