"Henry Srebrnik’s article, “American media criticize Israeli government,” was encouraging to read. As someone who served as a human rights observer in the occupied Palestinian territory in 2014, I have been disappointed in the Canadian government’s unfaltering support of the Israeli government and the coverage in Canadian media."
September 6, 2023
Henry Srebrnik’s article, “American media criticize Israeli government,” was encouraging to read. As someone who served as a human rights observer in the occupied Palestinian territory in 2014, I have been disappointed in the Canadian government’s unfaltering support of the Israeli government and the coverage in Canadian media.
A recent public opinion poll by Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East shows that the tide is indeed turning in terms of Canadians opinion of Israel. Only a small minority viewed Israel as “a vibrant democracy.” A much larger number saw Israel as “a state with segregation similar to apartheid.”
The Canadian media has a crucial role in helping to provide critiques of our government’s unwavering declaration of Israel as a friend and ally; as well as critiques of the Israeli government’s extreme right wing policies. Israel is pursuing policies that the UN and a number of human rights organizations have named as violating both international and humanitarian law. I look forward to the day when a similar article is written by Mr. Srebrnik with the title “Canadian media criticize the Israeli government.”
Debbie Hubbard
803-1329 Ellis Street
Kelowna, V1Y 9X5