News and Updates
Electronic Intifada publishes “Canada’s contradictions on Palestine” by Jonathan Kuttab
On Palestine, this line is often a repetition of empty platitudes about supporting the two-state solution and strengthening civil society, but doing little or nothing to oppose Israeli policies that clearly undermine even their own declared government positions.
Silencing Kashmir—The state of press freedom in the world’s most militarized zone
In Kashmir, press freedom has virtually disappeared. Journalists in Kashmir face threats, arrests, constant surveillance, criminal cases under terror laws, regular harassment by state authorities, and murder. After the world’s longest ever communications blackout following the political changes made to...
Sheik Jarrah Rehearing Decision
There was good news. The Israeli Supreme Court, on a rehearing, had just issued that afternoon its decision suspending all evictions indefinitely, declaring that the four families would be considered “protected tenants.” They should pay a symbolic 2400 shekels (around $800)...
Canadian churches: Now is the time to speak up in regard Israel’s apartheid crimes
Canadian churches: Now is the time to speak up in regard Israel’s apartheid crimes. Canadians can no longer close their eyes for the crimes against humanity being committed by apartheid Israel. Canadian churches are called upon to take action to end Israel’s...
Kuttab’s Beyond the Two-State Solution, now available in Arabic & Hebrew
Jonathan Kuttab’s timely and important book now available in arabic and hebrew.
Canadians residents & citizens
Three Parliamentary Petitions
that you may wish to sign
#CanadaStopArming Saudi
Parliamentary Petition E-3775
No War on Yemen
Canada Don't BuyFighter JetsParliamentary PetitionE-3821
Parliamentary Petition E-3810Investigate illegal Israeli military recruiting
A Reflection on Iqrit & Bir’im
I pledged that we would support them in their struggle, and I invited them to send us materials and specific action items that we could undertake on their behalf.
Two Parliamentary Petitions presented on Palestine by Liberal MPs, #StandWithTheSix # and No Way To Treat a Child
Two Parliamentary Petitions have been presented in the last week. The Canadian government has 45 days to respond.
Jonathan Kuttab on February 15th Israeli High Court hearing of Mohammad Halabi
In the end, the High Court judge stated he would speak to the District Court judge and ask when he expected to give his verdict, before deciding on this extension. Maher Hanna thinks this is a positive development and is...
“Beyond the Two-State Solution”–Erakat and Halper in Conversation with Kuttab
Jonathan continues this conversation, engaging in a discussion with renowned activists and academics about the necessity of a one-state solution. Panelists included Jeff Halper, and Noura Erakat. Hosted by Jonathan Kuttab.
