Factual error in “Manitoba Métis Federation President's Remark” article

"The article claims that Hamas's operation on October 7 “killed about 1,200 people.” This is incorrect. According to Haaretz, 1,105 individuals were killed. This included 851 civilians (including 59 from the police force and 13 from the emergency services) and 368 IDF soldiers."


October 31, 2024

To:

Nancy Waugh, Managing Editor, CBC News

Brodie Fenlon, News Editor in Chief, CBC News

Ozten Shebahkeget, Reporter, CBC News 

I am writing on behalf of Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) concerning a factual error in Ms. Shebahkeget’s recent article titled “Manitoba Métis Federation president's remark in heated debate on Israel-Hamas war sparks concern” published October 31, 2024 by CBC News.

The article claims that Hamas's operation on October 7 “killed about 1,200 people.” This is incorrect. According to Haaretz, 1,105 individuals were killed. This included 851 civilians (including 59 from the police force and 13 from the emergency services) and 368 IDF soldiers. 

We kindly request that CBC corrects this information to ensure accurate reporting. 

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your response.

Warm regards,
Lynn Naji
Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East