We examine how a UN Transitional Authority – UNTAET – played a critical role in the creation of the independent state of Timor Leste and we call for further clarity on welcome new restrictions by Canada on arms to Israel.
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.
Canadians must demand that our government end its shameful silence in the face of widespread ill-treatment and torture endured by Palestinian children arrested by Israeli forces.
Peter Larson gives his personal impressions from a recent visit to vocational training programs in Gaza.
Writers from Haaretz analyze relations between Israel and Gaza on the anniversary of Operation Protective Edge in ‘The Forgotten War: A year since Gaza’ (Haaretz, 2 July 2015) . One year after Operation Protective Edge, Haaretz sends its top writers to examine what has changed since the 50-day conflict between Israel and Hamas, and to ask whether […]
Gideon Levy, columnist at Israeli newspaper Haaretz, provides insight into Israel’s recent elections and the direction his native land is headed.