The federal police force clarified the nature of its investigation into the Israel-Hamas conflict after the probe sparked media coverage and raised concerns from pro-Israel advocates in response.
In an exclusive report on June 2, the Toronto Star said the RCMP was probing potential war crimes in the conflict, but wouldn’t share more details about the investigation. Referring to the claim, some Israeli media later said that the RCMP is investigating potential war crimes committed by Canadians serving in the Israeli military.
Reacting to the media coverage, the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) said it was “deeply concerning to read sensationalist reports” about the RCMP’s investigation and asked Ottawa to provide clarification….