Our guest post today carefully examines – and finds unconvincing- Israel’s claims that the use by Hamas of so-called “human shields” justifies the killing of countless Palestinian civilians.
The debate about Gaza’s death count and human shields

Our guest post today carefully examines – and finds unconvincing- Israel’s claims that the use by Hamas of so-called “human shields” justifies the killing of countless Palestinian civilians.
Prudent defence spending must support, not undermine or overwhelm, common security building through diplomatic peacemaking, effective foreign aid partnerships and aggressive climate action.
Today we examine meaningful actions Canada can and must immediately take against Israel for its Gaza rampage; we urge the PM to say NO to Trump’s Golden Dome delusion and more.
In this moment of existential crisis for Canada and the planet, we have elected a Prime Minister with the capacity and willingness to meet these challenges. He will need the support of – and unrelenting pressure from- progressive voices across Canada to get it right.
An enduring peace settlement for Ukraine requires urgent diplomatic engagement by Canada and Europe.
Acting together our leaders have the power to strengthen the international rule of law, despite America’s actions. This is the only path to international peace and security.