Many Canadians are confused and conflicted over the Israel/Palestine issue. They feel sorry for the Palestinians, but worry about security for Jews. A long waiting list for a six week adult education course at Carleton University this fall seems to show that many are concerned and want to understand more. Although this course is already oversold, a shortened version of six free 1 hour lectures is available on the CTIP YouTube channel. Read more…
I met with Ahmed Alnaouq (l) and some other Palestinian students in 2015 in Gaza City. They would like to meet Canadians. Since Israel won’t let them leave, they invite you to visit them in Gaza. Read more… (more…)
Independent Canadian author and activist Yves Engler has been attacked as an “anti-Semite” in a US publication whose mission is to defend Israel. An inflammatory article argues “It’s time to talk about Yves Engler”. We agree. Read more… (more…)
UN Watch, a pro-Israel lobby group based in Geneva has attacked the University of Western Ontario for providing office support to law professor Michael Lynk, who was named two years ago by the UN as a Special Rapporteur on the Palestinian territories. Western’s president has refused to back down. Read more… (more…)
Exiled Hamas Political Bureau Chief Khaled Mashaal, left, speaks during the unveiling of Hamas’ new charter in Doha, on May 1, 2017. Canadian media downplayed the announcement and the new charter. But does it represent a new direction for Hamas? Is it significant? Read more… (more…)
Canada Talks Israel/Palestine 