Month: February 2021

“When I argued that Zionism as practiced in Israel amounts to “Jewish supremacy” Bnai Brith Canada falsely accused me of anti-Semitism”: York University professor

After participating in a debate sponsored by Ryerson University on how to oppose anti-Semitism, law professor Faisal Bhabha (top left) was the object of an aggressive campaign by Bnai Brith Canada falsely accusing him of anti-Semitism. Bnai Brith used the controversial IHRA definition of anti-Semitism to try to get him fired. As he explained in a recent article, it didn’t work. Bhabha got support from human rights activists, his faculty association and from other faculty members. He is not backing down. Read more.

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“The two state solution is no longer possible. Canada should be open to considering other options” argues Palestinian attorney Jonathan Kuttab
In the face of mounting evidence to the contrary, Prime Minister Trudeau claims Canada still believes in a two state solution. “It’s time to look reality in the face, and start thinking about options”, says Palestinian attorney Jonathan Kuttab. “There are other ways to give Palestinians equality and human rights while assuring protection for Jews.” In a new book, Kuttab offers an innovative way of approaching the issue. Read more and watch a CTIP video interview with Kuttab….
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