Author: Peter Larson

Prime Minister Trudeau (again) confuses his support for Canadian Jews with unconditional support for Israel: claims Israel and Canada share “common values”

On April 14 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sent out a video message congratulating Israel on its Independence Day. But Trudeau’s message seemed to be principally aimed at Canadian Jews. “Canada will continue to condemn BDS and any movement which attacks our Israeli friends, Jewish Canadians and the values we share”, he said. Trudeau conflates his support for Canadian Jews with his unflinching support of Israel, ignoring its repeated violation of Palestinian human rights. I sent a letter to the Prime Minister pointing out that the two things are quite different. Read more…

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Will the Canadian Museum for Human Rights finally include a reference to the Palestinian Nakba?

The Winnipeg-based Canadian Museum for Human Rights (above) has been criticized by many groups for its heavy emphasis on the Holocaust and systematic avoidance of other human rights issues – notably those of indigenous Canadians and the Palestinian Nakba. Rights groups are carefully optimistic that there now seems to be some hope for a change in policy.
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“The Present” is a short movie worth watching… and worth sharing with friends

“The Present” is a short film about one mundane incident in the context of daily life for Palestinians living under Israeli occupation in the West Bank. There is no physical violence, although the threat of violence is continually in the air. “The Present” is available free on Netflix. Watch it and share it with your friends. Read more…

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