Israeli courts have given the go ahead to expel many Palestinian families from homes they have lived in for nearly 70 years. They will get no compensation and will be out on the street unless the international community intervenes. This is not an eviction for any public purpose other than to increase Jewish domination in Jerusalem. Many European countries have objected strenuously. Canada, which says it shares “common values” with Israel, is silent once again. Read more…

On April 14 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sent out a video message congratulating Israel on its Independence Day. But Trudeau’s message seemed to be principally aimed at Canadian Jews. “Canada will continue to condemn BDS and any movement which attacks our Israeli friends, Jewish Canadians and the values we share”, he said. Trudeau conflates his support for Canadian Jews with his unflinching support of Israel, ignoring its repeated violation of Palestinian human rights. I sent a letter to the Prime Minister pointing out that the two things are quite different. Read more…

“The Present” is a short film about one mundane incident in the context of daily life for Palestinians living under Israeli occupation in the West Bank. There is no physical violence, although the threat of violence is continually in the air. “The Present” is available free on Netflix. Watch it and share it with your friends. Read more…

Chinese border police stand by as a bulldozer destroys yet another Uyghur house. Canadian parliamentarians have been outraged by UN reports of peasants being killed, farmers beaten, children arrested, sheep poisoned, and houses destroyed. Aroused and indignant Canadian media and parliamentarians demand a boycott. Read more…