Gaza

Canadian Jewish News magazine publishes astonishing (and controversial) cover reflecting debate among Canadian Jews

The cover illustration of the fall issue of The Canadian Jewish News Magazine  seems to reflect a growing debate in the Jewish community over Israel/Palestine, long repressed by establishment Jewish organizations, and now bubbling to the surface. It drew hundreds of responses from its readers – some positive and some negative. Read more…

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“The Palestine exception” – why is Canadian media so worried about presenting a Palestinian point of view? – asks former CBC journalist Pacinthe Mattar

In the midst of a horrendous war, in which tens of thousands of Palestinians have died, and more dying every day, why do Canadians so rarely hear the Palestinian point of view? See my interview with an experienced journalist….

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Saturday October 5th: Human Rights groups demand Canadian action in the face of 12 months of Israeli bombing and ethnic cleansing in Gaza

A broad coalition of Canadian human rights groups is inviting Canadians to join a demonstration on Parliament Hill at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 5th as part of an International Day of Action against the Israeli assault on Gaza. Read more….

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There is a big difference between “feeling uncomfortable” and “being unsafe” – Elghawaby reminds university presidents

Amina Elghabawi, Canada’s Special Representative for Combatting Islamophobia, has written a letter to all Canadian University presidents reminding them of their duty to protect free speech. “The right to a “safe space” does not mean that others are not allowed to express views or opinions on issues that someone may disagree with“, she wrote. Read more, including her letter….

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Over 630,000 people join worldwide call to ban Israel from Olympics as long as it continues to massacre civilians in Gaza

The international social media lobbying site AVAAZ has launched a campaign to ban Israeli athletes from participating in the Olympic Games in Paris which begin next Friday, July 26th. The petition calls for a ban as long as Israel keeps up its murderous bombing campaign in Gaza. Already over 630,000 people have signed. Avaaz hopes for a million. Read more.

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