Thanks for including Palestinian perspectives regarding Israel's judicial reforms

"Your article highlights the irony of protesting for democracy whilst turning a blind eye to the harsh reality of those who have been living under Israeli occupation for decades."


August 3, 2023

To: 

Aileen Donnelly, News Editor, The National Post

Tia Goldenberg, Journalist, The Associated Press

Josef Federman, News Director, The Associated Press

Dear Ms. Donnelly, Ms. Goldenberg, and Mr. Federman,

I’m writing on behalf of Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME, https://www.cjpme.org) to express my appreciation regarding your article titled “Israeli protesters are calling for democracy. But what about the Palestinians” as published in the National Post on August 3, 2023.

While the world has been focused on the news of the controversial judicial reforms and the tens of thousands of Israelis who have been protesting in the streets for months, the military occupation of Palestinian land has largely taken a backseat. Your article highlights the irony of protesting for democracy whilst turning a blind eye to the harsh reality of those who have been living under Israeli occupation for decades.

As such, I would encourage you to include this context in future articles about judicial reforms and popular protests in Israel.

Should you wish to discuss this further, please do not hesitate to contact me at 438-3805410.

Sincerely, 

Mohamed Khalaf

Director of Strategic Operations, Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East