ARTICLES
Wondering how you can trust us?
We adhere to professional journalistic ethics standards set by Canadian Association of Journalists and Society of Professional Journalists. For more information about how we regulate our journalism, click here.
UN Inquiry Finds Israel Has Committed Genocide in Gaza
On Sept. 16, the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) held an urgent meeting to address the increasing evidence of human rights violations by Israel against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, prompting reaction from Israel, Canada, and the United States.
Israel Intercepts Gaza-Bound Freedom Flotilla and Detains Activists, Including Greta Thunberg
Hundreds of international activists, including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg, were detained between Oct. 1 and Oct. 3 by Israeli forces after the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza was intercepted about 70 nautical miles from shore, according to the Global Sumud Flotilla Tracker.
Norway, Ireland and Spain To Recognize A Palestinian State
On May 28, Spain, Ireland, and Norway officially recognized a Palestinian state. Norway, the first to make an announcement, coordinated the move with its fellow European partners. The statement brings the total of recognizing nations to 146 of the United Nations’ 193 member states.
ANALYSIS | The Story Behind the Boycotts of Major Brands
Consumers in Canada are engaging in boycotts of various businesses viewed as supporting Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip. Boycotts have been a very popular method of people protesting against organizations they disagree with.
ANALYSIS | What is South Africa’s Genocide Case Against Israel?
Almost two months after the beginning of the Israel-Hamas conflict, South Africa brought forth a case to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing Israel of perpetrating genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.
Jewish and Muslim Canadians Unsatisfied with Trudeau’s Response to Israel–Hamas War
As the Israel–Hamas war enters its third month, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and senior cabinet members have been struggling to deliver messaging that will please a divided public and slow rising antisemitic and Islamophobic violence, while providing support for the dozens of Canadians still in Gaza.
OPINION | An Introduction to Palestine
Palestine has been occupied by the Israeli government for decades. Innocent civilians have been the victims of ethnic cleansing, bombings, and incarceration. For 75 years, this is the injustice Palestine has been facing, and yet, western media still calls the horrors Palestinians face on a day to day basis a conflict between Palestine and Israel. Those who speak out against Israel are called antisemitic and are silenced. So what’s really happening in Palestine?