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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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Canadian opinion continues to turn against Israel: Angus Reid Institute

A recent survey by Angus Reid shows that Canadian public opinion is turning inexorably against Israel. Whether the question is on acknowledging the genocide in Gaza, on recognizing the Palestinian State, or whether Israel is deliberately starving the Palestinians, the trend is consistent. Read more and watch the video of an OFIP discussion panel…...

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Brave Canadians join massive flotilla taking aid to Gaza

Newfoundland-based activists, Sadie Mees, Devoney Ellis and Nikita Stapleton are among many Canadians preparing to join a flotilla aimed at defying Israel’s blockade on Gaza and delivering aid. (Photo CBC) We spoke to Professor Heidi Matthews, a Canadian lawyer of international law who was with the flotilla providing legal and media support. See our interview….

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Could the world overcome a US veto and send UN troops to Gaza to protect Palestinians? Could Canada help?

Craig Mokhiber thinks that there is a way for the UN General Assembly to get around the US veto and intervene to protect Palestinians in Gaza. Mokhiber is an American international human rights lawyer and former senior official with United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). He thinks Canada could play a role. Read more and watch my interview with him.

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