Palestinian priest accused of spreading anti-Semitism in Canada
B’nai Brith Canada is expressing concern over Rev. Naim Ateek, a Palestinian Anglican priest who’s been touring Canada to promote his book, and who the organization is accusing of using anti-Semitic rhetoric. But not everyone agrees.
Program brings together Israeli, Palestinian youths in Canada
Zena Abo Zarka and Savyon Tzorf, two Israeli teenagers, spoke about their friendship at a gala in Toronto on April 26. Their relationship seemed to typify that of many 17-year-old girls, except Abo Zarka is Palestinian and Tzorf is Jewish.
CJFE backtracks on pro-Palestinian statement, may shut down entirely
A statement from the group Canadian Journalists for Free Expression that called on Canada to condemn Israel for the shooting deaths of Palestinian protesters at the Gaza border continues to roil.
Filmmaker looking to get at ‘substance’ of Israel conflict
Amos Gitai’s newest film marks the director’s first visit to the West Bank since making Field Diary in 1982
Israel should stay in Inter-Parliamentary Union, despite hostility, MK says
MK Sharren Haskel says Israel should stay in the Inter-Parliamentary Union, despite its recent animus toward the Jewish state.
Backgammon brings Jews and Arabs together in Jerusalem
Jerusalem Double brings Arabs and Jews together for a friendly game of backgammon – and it’s been a resounding success.
NDP leadership hopeful Niki Ashton gets A+ from pro-Palestinian groups
Two pro-Palestinian groups sent questions to all four NDP leadership candidates, to gauge how strongly they support rights for Palestinians & condemn Israel.
‘Israel is not an occupier:’ An open letter to Israel’s consul general
Israel is not an occupier, nor is it to be blamed for the terrorism perpetrated against its people. By contrast, terrorism is celebrated and rewarded by the Palestinian Authority (PA).
Jews have an obligation to fight for human rights for all
Two of Israel’s leading activists say that the Jewish state must safeguard its principles as a democracy while also acknowledging its human rights violations against Palestinians.
Online retailers under fire for selling pro-Palestinian items
A search of “Palestine T-shirt” on amazon.ca yields 383 results. Some call for a “Free Gaza,” while others feature a raised fist in the Palestinian colours of black, green and red.
