Obama and Netanyahu don’t like each other. And now Bibi has decided to speak to Congress over the objections of Obama. Is this a personal spat, or is much more at stake? See why this fight could be of profound significance to Palestinians.
Boycott Divestment Sanctions
Report from Kairos Conference in Bethlehem: an interview with Father Robert Assaly
The Rev. Robert Assaly was ordained an Anglican priest 23 years ago in Ottawa. In 1992 he was sent to be the Director of the Middle East Council of Churches’ Jerusalem office. While there he was appointed Anglican Vicar of Gaza, returning to Canada after three years. He has been a member of the Church’s Middle East Working Group since the late-80s, and is Chair of Canadian Friends of Sabeel (CFOS). I interviewed him after his return from the Kairos Conference in Bethlehem, held in December 2014.
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.”
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.
Who is Jeff Halper? And why is he visiting 12 Canadian cities in the dead of winter?
LEFT: HALPER being arrested as he resists the demolition of a Palestinian family’s house. RIGHT: Dr. Halper is the founder and co-director of the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions. He is on a cross Canada tour talking about his work and about the prospects for a just solution to the Israel/Palestine issue. He will be visiting 12 cities. On the eve of his departure for Canada, I asked him a few personal questions. Photos: ICAHD – UK
Canada Talks Israel/Palestine 