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Next Israeli Prime Minister has just ruled out any negotiations with Palestinians – what will Canada say or do now?
The Canadian government still claims to believe in a two state solution based on negotiations. But Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid has promised Israelis that when he becomes Prime Minister in August 2023, he will not negotiate with the Palestinians. So what will Canada do now? Will it dare register a voice of criticism of its “steadfast friend and close ally”? Will it apply any pressure on Israel? Read more.
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Once again the UN slams Israel for its treatment of Palestinians. Why does it focus so much on Israel?
The UN General Assembly, arguably the world’s most representative body, again slammed Israel in many resolutions debated last December. The votes were overwhelming. (Even Israel’s new “Abrahamic” friends joined in). Only the USA, Canada and a couple of other nations defended Israel. The UN has voted more resolutions against Israel than against any other country. Why? Is it anti-semitism? Hypocrisy? Or is there annother reason? Read more….
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The world loses a passionate voice for human rights around the world- including the rights of Palestinians
Archbishop Desmond Tutu is best known for his principled stand for equality in South Africa, facing down the racist apartheid regime. In their rush to eulogise Tutu, many Canadian politicians, starting with Prime Minister Trudeau, remember his struggle against South Africa’s apartheid regime, while carefully avoiding mention of his vocal and repeated criticisms of Israel’s own apartheid regime. Read more…
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Canadian research team exposes Israeli firm spying on Palestinians and international human rights organizations

The Citizen Lab is an interdisciplinary digital research laboratory based at the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto. In July 2021, it “outed” NSO, an Israeli digital spy organization which has been involved in spying on Palestinians and on international human rights organizations like Amnesty International. Former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper has also been involved in another Israeli company selling similar spy technology. Read more…

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