NEW YORK – Alan Dershowitz, a well-known American attorney, expressed strong criticism of Canada during a recent pro-Israel event in New York. Speaking at the second annual Rage Against Hate conference on October 27, he stated, "We have to understand who our enemies are. And our enemy now is Canada." Dershowitz's remarks were directed at the Canadian government's stance on Palestine and its perceived lack of action against antisemitism. He specifically referenced comments made by Prime Minister Mark Carney on October 16, in which Carney indicated that Canada would comply with an International Criminal Court arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, should he enter the country. Dershowitz declared, "Should such an arrest occur, I will come up to Canada. I will defend Netanyahu, and I will go after everybody who has tried to arrest him." Additionally, Dershowitz expressed support for potential tariffs or sanctions against Canada for its statements regarding Israel. He was a featured speaker at the conference, which was organized by the Israel Law Center, an organization that employs legal action globally to advocate for victims of terrorism and seek redress for violations of international law. Nitsana Darshan-Leitner, the founder and president of the Israel Law Center, announced her intention to pursue legal action against The New York Times, claiming it is "aiding and abetting Hamas" and intends to sue for "blood libel and defamation." The center has also targeted Al Jazeera for its alleged connections to Hamas and has previously engaged in high-profile litigation against the Palestinian Authority and the PLO in the U.S. The conference featured a variety of speakers, including former Mossad director Yossi Cohen and Australian broadcaster Erin Molan. A common theme throughout the event was the necessity to counter misinformation and effectively communicate Israel's narrative. Jonathan Conricus, a former spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces, emphasized the importance of understanding the motivations of Israel's adversaries. He stated, "The first and most important thing that we need to do collectively is to listen to what they (Islamists) themselves say." Conricus warned that Islamist groups are organized and funded, and they aim to exert influence over Western nations. He urged that more resources be allocated to "narrative and media warfare" to better equip advocates for democracy with accurate information. British journalist Melanie Phillips criticized the ability of Israel's adversaries to manipulate language and public perception. She argued that the belief in a Palestinian state as a solution to Middle Eastern conflict is a false narrative, asserting, "There is no such thing as Palestine. There is no such thing as the Palestinian people." Dershowitz echoed similar sentiments, stating that the pro-Palestinian narrative is fundamentally flawed. He claimed, "Instead of just defending Israel, we have to expose the lies of Palestinianism and stop pandering to pro-Palestinian people. Pro-Palestinian is pro-hate." Eylon Levy, a former Israeli spokesman, described the current situation as an "information war" aimed at delegitimizing Israel. He called for trained spokespeople to engage with younger audiences on social media and to inform foreign governments about the ongoing campaign against Israel. Levy noted that this campaign is largely funded by foreign entities with anti-Western interests. The conference highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by Israel in the realm of public perception and the need for a unified response to combat misinformation and promote a more accurate narrative.