Author: Peter Larson

How should United Church members respond to accusations of anti-Semitism?

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Halper: “They know you are not anti-Semitic. Don’t allow them to use that argument to keep a serious discussion of Israel’s human rights record off the table. You should demand that they engage on this issue.”

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Will Baird’s resignation make a difference in Canada’s policy toward Israel/Palestine?

One of John Baird’s last acts as foreign minister was to sign a MOU with Avigdor Lieberman, committing both countries to fight the BDS movement. Will Baird’s resignation significantly change Canada’s foreign policy toward the Middle East? Perhaps, but I don’t think so. Read why.

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Has the mainstream media boycotted the Jeff Halper tour?

CBC did not do any coverage of Jeff Halper’s tour. Nor were they interested in interviewing him. The same goes for CTV, TVO or any of the major media outlets. Why?

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“The Two State solution is dead” Jeff Halper tells Ottawa crowd

Israeli peace activist Jeff Halper delivered a sobering message to about 275 people who crowded into the First Unitarian Congregation in Ottawa on February 28th. “The two state solution is dead”, he declared, “and Israel killed it.”

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Palestinian Authority hardens its attitude toward Canada over ICC and crisis in Jerusalem

Palestinian demonstrators made it clear to Foreign minister John Baird that he was not welcome in Ramallah (or Jerusalem).

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Canada Talks Israel/Palestine

Let's raise the issue, but lower the temperature.

Author: Peter Larson

How should United Church members respond to accusations of anti-Semitism?

Will Baird’s resignation make a difference in Canada’s policy toward Israel/Palestine?

Has the mainstream media boycotted the Jeff Halper tour?

“The Two State solution is dead” Jeff Halper tells Ottawa crowd

Palestinian Authority hardens its attitude toward Canada over ICC and crisis in Jerusalem