On June 19th, Parliament refused to adopt a proposal by well-known Zionist Irwin Cotler to declare November “Jewish Heritage Month”. Why? read more. (more…)
Israel
Harper’s blind love of Israel lampooned in Toronto Star
Scott Vrooman is a former public servant turned professional comedian. He is not afraid to tackle such politically charged issues as the proposed memorial to victims of communism or Bill C-51 (the anti terror bill). Recently he took aim at Steven Harper’s blind love for Israel. (more…)
United Church calls for Canadians to defend Palestinians from expulsions
The Oslo accords divided the West Bank into 3 areas (A, B, and C). The largest part, Area C (in light green) is lightly populated and under full Israeli military control. Israeli settlers are now moving in, expelling the Palestinian peasants who live there, forcing them into areas A and B. The United Church of Canada has launched an urgent appeal in support of one village located in the far south of the West Bank. more (more…)
“Partners for Peace” – Anglican women wrestle with peace and justice in the Middle East
A group of women from the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa will be screening “Partners for Peace’ in Ottawa on June 17th. The public is invited. Read more (more…)
Israel/Palestine, BDS hot topics at CIC foreign policy roundtable in Ottawa
Marc Garneau, Elizabeth May and Paul Dewar faced off on foreign policy issues at a recent roundtable in Ottawa. They appeared to agree on most things… but not on Israel. (more…)
Canada Talks Israel/Palestine 