UN Watch has been waging a concerted attack on Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on Palestine. Three Canadians are leading the charge. Read more.
(more…)Who are the Canadians leading the international attack against Francesca Albanese?
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Canadian Jews say they don’t like being called “Zionist” but still remain deeply attached to Zionism: study
Zionism is a political movement whose objective was to create a new Jewish State in Palestine. A recent article in the Canadian Jewish News explores an interesting phenomenon – Canadian Jews who believe in a Jewish State, but don’t want to be called Zionists. Read more.
(more…)Should Carney join Trump’s “Board of Peace”?
There is some confusion over whether Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will join Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” (BOP) for Gaza. But the question is: should he do so? What are the advantages or disadvantages for Canada? And how could Carney’s participation help the people of Gaza? Read more.
(more…)Judge finds that the man who wrote “FEED ME” on the Holocaust Monument did not act out of hatred or antisemitism
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….
(more…)United Church activist group has new program, new co-chairs and new name
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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Canada Talks Israel/Palestine 