On December 19th, Canada voted along with 171 other countries at the UN endorsing Palestinian “self determination”. Two days later, Trudeau said the opposite in Toronto. Read more…
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An independent theatre in Hamilton came under intense pressure to cancel the showing of a controversial film by American Jews who have become highly critical of Israel. At first the theatre yielded to the pressure, but on further investigation reversed its decision. Watch our short video interview with one of the organizers about what happened, and how they got things reversed.…
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On Dec 12, Israeli soldiers raided the Freedom Theatre in Jenin, a renowned cultural institution whose mission is to promote justice, equality and self-determination for Palestinians. Two of the theater’s producers, Ahmed Tobasi and Mustafa Sheta, were taken away by Israeli troops. Their whereabouts are still unknown. Watch our interview with Canadian resident Rik Walton about working at the theatre....
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Wilton Littlechild of Ermineskin Cree Nation brought forward a resolution at the AFN Special Chiefs Meetings calling for a ceasefire in Israel and Palestine. It was overwhelmingly adopted. It’s a big set back for the Israel lobby which has been courting indigenous peoples. (Screenshot/CPAC)
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Canada Talks Israel/Palestine 