Sixty nine years ago, on November 29th, 1947, the UN took a dramatic decision to “partition” historic Palestine into a “Jewish State” and an “Arab State”. The vote would have historic and tragic consequences that still shape our world. What do you know about that decision and Canada’s role in it? Here’s a test. (more…)
Month: November 2016
Pro-Israel lobby groups attack Liberals over resumption of UNRWA funding
UNRWA (the UN’s relief agency for Palestinian refugees) runs schools and medical clinics for millions of Palestinians. Prime Minister Harper cut off Canada’s financial contribution in 2012. Mr. Trudeau just reinstated it. The Israel lobby is angry and wants it reversed. Read more… (more…)
The boycott of Israel: interview with Tom Woodley, President of CJPME
Tom Woodley, President of Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) points to a “boycott” sticker. He has been one of the most prominent Canadian promoters of the movement to boycott Israel (BDS). In a video interview, Woodley reflects on how the BDS movement is developing in Canada. Read more. (more…)
Carleton University again offers course on Israel/Palestine
Carleton University in Ottawa has announced that for the second year in a row it will offer a course on the Israel/Palestinian conflict as part of its “Learning in Retirement” program. Interested? Read more… (more…)
The view from the diaspora: Jewish and Palestinian playwrights talk about Israel/Palestine
On Monday, November 14th, in Toronto, Canadian publisher Playwrights Canada Press will launch an exciting new collection of plays, entitled Double Exposure, Plays of the Jewish and Palestinian Diasporas. Read more. See exclusive interview with one of the playwrights.
