Pro-Israel lobby groups attack Liberals over resumption of UNRWA funding
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Carleton University again offers course on Israel/Palestine
Carleton University in Ottawa has announced that for the second year in a row it will offer a course on the Israel/Palestinian conflict as part of its “Learning in Retirement” program. Interested? As a result of very positive response to … Continue reading Carleton University again offers course on Israel/Palestine
The view from the diaspora: Jewish and Palestinian playwrights talk about Israel/Palestine
On Monday, November 14th, in Toronto, Canadian publisher Playwrights Canada Press will launch an exciting new collection of plays, entitled Double Exposure, Plays of the Jewish and Palestinian Diasporas. Read more. See exclusive interview with one of the playwrights.
Announcing CTIP – a new Canadian human rights organization
On May 26th 2016, group of Ottawa citizens concerned with human rights in the middle east founded a new Canadian human rights organization called “Canada Talks Israel Palestine” or CTIP for short. With the founding of CTIP, we formally ended … Continue reading Announcing CTIP – a new Canadian human rights organization
Voices from the Palestinian refugee camps: Report from a CTIP event
School children in a UN refugee camp in Jordan. This “temporary” camp has been an uncomfortable “home” to over 20,000 Palestinians for nearly 70 years. The voices of the over 5 million Palestinian refugees are rarely heard. Last September Canada Talks Israel Palestine (CTIP) organized a special interactive session to allow Canadians to hear directly from, and interact with, 3 Palestinian refugees. We are happy to share copies of their excellent presentations and moving testimonials. Read more
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Young Palestinian politician in Israeli Knesset to outline “vision for hope” in Ottawa on Oct. 18th
Dr. Yousef Jabareen MK, member of the Israeli Knesset, is one of the new generation of Palestinian leaders. A Palestinian citizen of Israel, 44 year old Jabareen will be in Ottawa for a week of meetings with Canadian officials, NGOs and other civil society organizations. At his only public event, on Tuesday, October 18th, he will present his “Vision for hope” in the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. Learn more… Continue reading “Young Palestinian politician in Israeli Knesset to outline “vision for hope” in Ottawa on Oct. 18th”
3 Canadians to join “Women’s Boat to Gaza” in September
Retired University professor Marilyn Porter of Saint John’s Newfoundland is one of three Canadian women who will form part of a “Women’s Boat to Gaza”. CTIP asks professor Porter why she is doing it. Read more and watch her short video interview. Continue reading “3 Canadians to join “Women’s Boat to Gaza” in September”
LIVE SKYPE SESSION : “Voices from Palestinian refugee camps” – public event in Ottawa – September 10
What is life like for a Palestinian refugee today? In a live Skype panel session organized by Canada Talks Israel Palestine (CTIP), Yusef Aljamal (left, Gaza), Lubnah Shomali (r. West Bank), and Mahmoud Zeidan (not pictured, Lebanon) will talk about their lives and hopes. Attend our public meeting on September 10th. Read more. Continue reading “LIVE SKYPE SESSION : “Voices from Palestinian refugee camps” – public event in Ottawa – September 10″
Israeli security expert delivers hard message to Ottawa Jewish community
Yossi Alpher, former Mossad agent, and now independent Israeli security expert, spoke to a crowd of concerned Jews in Ottawa on May 2nd. He was talking about the future of Israel, and they were clearly disturbed by what he had to say. Learn more Continue reading “Israeli security expert delivers hard message to Ottawa Jewish community”
Canadian women preparing new attempt to enter Gaza by boat
In 2010, Israeli forces stormed the Mavi Marmara which was trying to bring needed medical supplies to blockaded Gaza. Nine people were killed (a tenth died later) and dozens were wounded. The boat was seized. But Israel got a lot of bad publicity. This September, another boat with a female crew and passenger complement, will try again. Read more.
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Dion dithers on restoring support to Palestinian refugees
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) provides life-saving food, education and medical services to over 5 million Palestinian refugees, including these ones in Syria. The Harper government reduced to zero the Canadian financial contribution. The Trudeau government is hesitating about restoring funding. Read more
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Is Gaza finished?: Personal impressions from a short visit
The three punishing Israeli attacks on Gaza (2009, 2011, 2014) have had a serious impact on Gaza and its children. Hundreds killed, thousands more injured, whole neighbourhoods demolished, and tens of thousands suffering from the post-traumatic stress of seeing death and destruction around them.
But is Gaza finished? Are Gaza’s children ready to give up? Not from what I could see during a four day visit last month. See my report. Continue reading “Is Gaza finished?: Personal impressions from a short visit”
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