Again, my rational for that comment:
$1:
Bob Rae was attacked at the Liberal leadership convention because his wife is Jewish, that's why I believe he would support that speach. Michael Ignatieff also has been a very vocal supporter of Israel in the past also.
Despite those facts, support of Israel isn't popular in that party right now.
.. and if you folks are feeling that this dangerous lunatic didn't get his points out, here's the CBC's interview with him: