An international campaign to free imprisoned Palestinian resistance leader Marwan Barghouti is an opportunity for Canadians to take a closer look at three Palestinian resistance leaders – Marwan, Omar and Mustapha – all Barghoutis – but not closely related to one another. Each has chosen a different path in the Palestinian liberation movement. Canadians should get to know them better. Read more.
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On January 7th, an Ontario Superior Court Judge rejected the spurious claims that Iain Aspenlieder was motivated by “hate” or “antisemitism” when he wrote “FEED ME” on the Holocaust memorial last June. Aspenlieder had already pleaded guilty to a charge of “mischief” but argued that he acted out of concern for the fact that Canada was doing nothing to allay the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza. Read more….
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The Canadian human rights activist group UNJPPI – formerly known as the United Network for Justice and Peace in Palestine and Israel, is now called the United Network for Justice and Peace in Palestine/Israel. Why the slight change? We met with incoming co-chair Diane Blanchard to learn about UNJPPI’s plans for 2026, and about why they have slightly changed the name. Watch our interview below.
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Massacring unarmed civilians is unacceptable morally. There is no justification for it. The Ottawa Forum on Israel/Palestine shares the sentiment of the National Council of Canadian Muslims.
Young Jews are among the most determined critics of Israel in Canada. That doesn’t mean they are protected from accusations of “antisemitism”. A new report written by several Jewish authors claims that the well-funded Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) consciously uses the fear of “antisemitism” as a weapon. Read more.
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Canada Talks Israel/Palestine 