Ottawa School Faces Zionist Attacks for Playing Palestinian Peace Song During Remembrance Day

Ottawa School Faces Zionist Attacks for Playing Palestinian Peace Song During Remembrance Day

News November 13, 2024
Ottawa School Faces Zionist Attacks for Playing Palestinian Peace Song During Remembrance Day
Ottawa (Quds News Network) – The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) has launched an investigation into the decision of a local school to play a Palestinian song about peace during its Remembrance Day ceremony. This comes after Sir Robert Borden High School included the Arabic-language song in assemblies for all grade levels, sparking complaints from zionists who deemed it "politically charged" and "inappropriate" for the occasion.

School Board Responds to Zionists' Outcry

The school board announced the investigation in a letter on Tuesday. Walter Piovesan, the OCDSB superintendent of instruction, emphasized the board's commitment to ensuring a supportive learning environment, stating, “The OCDSB is conducting a thorough investigation into this issue to ensure it is addressed appropriately and meaningfully. Student well-being is our priority.” The incident has stirred an incitement campaign from pro-Israel figures who criticized the inclusion of the song because of its language. The song, which reflects on the concept of peace, was played three times during the school's Remembrance Day ceremonies. The song's lyrics explore themes of longing for peace.

Zionists Call for Disciplinary Action

The school's principal, Aaron Hobbs, sent a letter to parents on Monday night, apologizing for the 'distress' caused. He explained that the song was intended to promote diversity and inclusion in a ceremony that traditionally focuses on historical military figures. However, this explanation did not satisfy zionists, including outspoken pro-Israel advocate Lisa MacLeod. In a statement, MacLeod expressed her outrage after speaking with the school board’s Director of Education, Pino Buffante. She demanded further apologies to the Royal Canadian Legion and Jewish families, attacking the school’s decision as an 'insult to the legacy of Remembrance Day'. MacLeod has since called for Principal Hobbs to be dismissed because he approved the song's inclusion during internal meetings. According to her, Hobbs argued that the choice was meant to expand the ceremony's representation beyond the traditional focus on military veterans of European descent.

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