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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On December 19th, Canada voted along with 171 other countries at the UN endorsing Palestinian “self determination”. Two days later, Trudeau said the opposite in Toronto. Read more…
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An independent theatre in Hamilton came under intense pressure to cancel the showing of a controversial film by American Jews who have become highly critical of Israel. At first the theatre yielded to the pressure, but on further investigation reversed its decision. Watch our short video interview with one of the organizers about what happened, and how they got things reversed.…
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Canada Talks Israel/Palestine 