Fierce debate expected as Canada’s biggest unions debate boycotting Israel at national conference in Winnipeg May 11- 15

Labour leaders representing more than 3 million unionised Canadian workers will gather in Winnipeg starting May 11. They will debate policy on a wide range of issues concerning the challenges facing workers. But they will also address what to do about Israel’s genocide. See our interview with Kevin Levangie one of the activists behind the initiative.

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“Why would Israel bomb the oldest synagogue in Tehran?” asks professor Yakov Rabkin of University of Montreal

On April 7, the Israeli air force bombed a large Jewish synagogue in Teheran, home to one of the oldest Jewish communities in the world. Few people can imagine that Israel would act against Jews—in other words, commit antisemitic acts. But it has done so before. A leading Jewish Canadian scholar explains what most Canadians would find hard to believe. Read more.

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Lewis victory continues decades-long NDP evolution away from support for Israel. The lobby is concerned.

Avi Lewis, (left) celebrates his victory at NDP leadership convention with NDP Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew. Lewis’ victory reflects a continuation of the slow transition in the NDP from its historic pro-Israel position to one challenging the Zionist narrative. It has alarmed the Israel lobby. Read more.

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