We outline our plan for a viable, secure path to full Palestinian statehood. But first our government must call on Israel to support a permanent ceasefire now.
There is a way forward for Israel and Palestine, but first the war must end
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Gaza ceasefire negotiations, Israeli airstrikes and ICC arrest warrants
Today we examine the terrible impact of Israel’s illegal doctrine of disproportionate force, assess renewed ceasefire negotiations and ponder the implications of possible ICC arrest warrants against senior Israeli political and military figures.
Ukraine peace talks inch closer; Canada must sanction Israeli War Cabinet
Serious attention is finally starting to be paid to realistic peace negotiations to end the Ukraine conflict. And Canada must sanction the Israeli War Cabinet for gross human rights violations in Gaza.
UNSC passes ceasefire resolution and amended NDP motion makes history
Non-permanent UN Security Council members lead the way on passage of a resolution calling for an immediate Gaza ceasefire. We also closely examine the positive policy implications of the amended NDP motion passed in the House of Commons on 18 March.
Canada reinstates UNRWA funding on International Women’s Day
After backtracking by the PM, Canada has finally done the right thing and reinstated UNRWA funding. The next step is to immediately stop all arms exports to Israel.
UNRWA on the brink: Canada restore funding now!
Canada must reinstate funding for UNRWA immediately as well as taking further concrete action to end the war in Gaza and build a lasting peace. And it must get serious about helping build prospects for peace in Ukraine.