• Published 15:58 12.05.09
  • Latest update 18:15 12.05.09

Pro-Hamas British MP sues Jews after banned from Canada

Galloway has been a vocal critic of Israel and gave money to Hamas government during Gaza visit.

By Canadian Jewish News Tags: Canada Israel news Gaza

British MP George Galloway is suing Immigration Minister Jason Kenney and the heads of two major Jewish groups over remarks they made about him when he was barred from entering Canada in March.

Galloway was scheduled to appear on a speaking tour in Canada but the Canada Border Services Agency denied him entry. Kenney refused to override that decision, saying he would not give special treatment to someone who gave financial aid to Hamas.

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    Galloway with Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh after he was given a symbolic Palestinian passport during their meeting in Gaza City in March

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