Church leaders and representatives from across Canada are gathering in Ottawa on May 22 to call for a ceasefire in Gaza and a just peace in Israel/Palestine. Activities include a march and prayer vigil on Parliament Hill. Read more.
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Israel has been attempting to undermine UNRWA by alleging it “financed and aided” the Hamas’ attack on October 7th. That claim has now been taken up by CIJA in a lawsuit against the federal government for resuming its funding to the organization. Watch an exclusive CTIP interview with former UNRWA executive Chris Gunness who comments on the allegations.
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Former Prime Minister Harper visited Israel in February. Before going, he wrote a long opinion piece in the National Post attempting to provide justification for Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza. It came in the wake of polls show an increasing number of conservatives are breaking ranks with Israel and joining the call for a “ceasefire’. Read more.
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Israeli appeals based on alleged Hamas atrocities and Israel’s need to “destroy Hamas” are starting to wear thin. A new poll of Canadians shows that opinion is shifting, despite determined attempts by mainstream media, governments and the Israel lobby. Read more....
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January and February are the coldest months in Gaza, and also the months where there is the most rainfall. Israel has destroyed most of the houses, schools and mosques. Living in rain-soaked tents is hell. And Canada is suspending funding for the one organization best suited to provide aid? In my second open letter to Minister Hussen, I suggest that instead of suspending funding on very questionable grounds, Canada should be doubling support to UNRWA right now. Read more…
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Canada Talks Israel/Palestine 