Israel has been committing genocide in Gaza for six days – a war crime in real time that the Canadian government ignores. My messages to friends stuck in the hell of Gaza have remained unanswered since Monday. Out of power? Running for their lives? Lying in the rubble of their bombed out apartment building or outside the overcrowded Shifa hospital hoping to be treated? Or perhaps worse…? I fear to know the answer. Then out of the blue, a message tonight (Friday) from my Arabic language teacher. One voice of millions. I share it with you. Read more.

In retaliation for Hamas’ surprising breakout and attack on Israel on the weekend, Israel has begun an intensive aerial bombardment which will be followed, according to the Israel general in charge of the operation, by a massive attack by land, sea and air against the enclosed Gaza strip. Thousands trapped in that area will certainly die. It is the fifth major Israeli assault on Gaza in a generation. Will this one make Israelis any safer? Read more.

Why do Canadian Jews fear Palestinians? Why do Canadian Palestinians fear Jews? Why cant they get along? Palestinian Raja Khouri (left) and Jewish Jeffrey Wilkinson (right) have explored these questions in a new book called “The Wall Between”. They will present the book and participate in a live discussion in Ottawa on October 18th. CTIP asked them to explain what they are hoping for in this live public discussion. See the video interview…

Last year, as in many years before, Israel faced repeated criticisms in the UN General Assembly. On a resolution condemning its occupation of Palestinian territory, (above) one hundred and twenty countries voted against Israel. Only 8 countries (including Canada and the USA) defended it. Why does the UN single out Israel for repeated criticism? The answer might not be what you think. Watch my short video explanation….