On November 10th, 1975, the United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 3379, determining that “Zionism is a form of racism and racial discrimination“. After intense lobbying by the USA, it was revoked 16 years later by Resolution 46/86, adopted on 16 December 1991. But political developments in Israel and its brutal attack on Gaza have revived the discussion. Read more…
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According to an article in the Toronto Star, four Black activists were invited to the Supreme Court to talk about racism with some of the courts law clerks during Black History month. Then the activists were abruptly “disinvited” – apparently because they have posted articles in support of human rights for Palestinians. Read more.
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Israeli appeals based on alleged Hamas atrocities and Israel’s need to “destroy Hamas” are starting to wear thin. A new poll of Canadians shows that opinion is shifting, despite determined attempts by mainstream media, governments and the Israel lobby. Read more....
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Canadian MPs met in Occupied East Jerusalem with former Israeli soldiers now with “Breaking the Silence”. “We heard stories about constant humiliation and physical and mental torture“, said one. Read more.
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January and February are the coldest months in Gaza, and also the months where there is the most rainfall. Israel has destroyed most of the houses, schools and mosques. Living in rain-soaked tents is hell. And Canada is suspending funding for the one organization best suited to provide aid? In my second open letter to Minister Hussen, I suggest that instead of suspending funding on very questionable grounds, Canada should be doubling support to UNRWA right now. Read more…
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Canada Talks Israel/Palestine 