Jewish Organization Renews Call for Ottawa to Designate Palestine Action a Terror Group

By the Editorial Team · Thursday, July 16, 2026

The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs has intensified its demand for the Canadian government to classify Palestine Action Canada as a terrorist organization after the group vandalized a precision manufacturing company in Concord, Ontario. This call underscores concerns about protecting national security and critical infrastructure, referencing similar designations of related groups in allied countries like the UK.

The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) is renewing its call for the Canadian government to designate the group Palestine Action Canada (PAC) as a terrorist organization, following an incident involving property damage at a business in Concord, Ontario.

York Regional Police reported that officers responded early Sunday morning after two individuals vandalized the premises of Dishon Ltd., a company specializing in precision machine components for industries including commercial and military aviation. The suspects reportedly smashed windows and sprayed graffiti on the building. Surveillance footage showed the individuals at the location the previous afternoon, although police stated no break-in occurred.

PAC publicly claimed responsibility for the attack on social media, posting graffiti that read “Stop Arming Israel” and asserting that Dishon Ltd. was targeted due to its alleged role in supplying equipment to Elbit Systems Ltd., an Israeli defense contractor. According to PAC, the machine sent to Elbit Systems is used in manufacturing components for armored vehicles deployed by the Israel Defense Forces, including the CombatGuard and Merkava tanks. The group further criticized Canada’s involvement in supporting Israel, saying it refused to accept the country’s “continued complicity” in what it characterized as “genocide and ethnic cleansing” in Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, and the wider region.

The CIJA condemned the attack, emphasizing Canada’s recognition of its defense industries as essential to national and economic security. In a social media statement, the organization described the vandalism as an act of terrorism aimed at undermining businesses and their workforce. The CIJA also highlighted that the United Kingdom has designated the original Palestine Action organization—a British group focused on Elbit Systems—as a terrorist entity under its Terrorism Act 2000.

Earlier in May, the CIJA urged Canadian authorities to take preemptive action by listing PAC as a terrorist group to protect national security and critical infrastructure. The organization argued that Canada should follow the precedent set by allied nations and not wait until further attacks occur.

York Regional Police confirmed they are aware of the posts by PAC on social media but stated that their investigation is ongoing. Dishon Ltd. had not responded to requests for comment at the time of publication.

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