The Media Accountability Project  

"I especially appreciated that you accurately described the history of Palestine and the reality of Palestinians. It is common to read in media that Israel withdrew from Gaza, but little fail to mention that it only withdrew its military troops and that it is still in control like you did." Continue reading

"Israel is increasingly seen as a settler-colonial state that has been shielded from criticism for far too long, and no matter what happens, this is how it will be seen and remembered on the international stage." Continue reading

"Equally, Canada’s reputation as a peacemaker was tarnished significantly through the Stephen Harper years when Canada became a cheerleader and handmaid for the United States military expeditions. The world voted upon Canada’s ‘moral leadership’ recently when Canada vainly sought a seat on the United Nations Security Council." Continue reading

"You could have interviewed representatives from organizations such as the Assembly of First Nations, Independent Jewish Voices, Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) or the National Council of Canadian Muslims. In the past 9 weeks, they have all called for Canada to support an immediate and permanent ceasefire." Continue reading

"However, I especially appreciated the background information Panetta provided about far-right Israeli figures Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, which we don’t normally expect to be covered in the media, which is not fair. I think it gave the readers a clear idea of who is running Israel and how it is an obstacle to the prospect of a just and lasting peace or Palestinian state." Continue reading

"Mr. East also founded the Israeli Canadian Council, which you mention, but it is hardly legitimate. Its inactivity is notable, and its website boasts $0 of total fundraising. When it is active, it merely shares questionable content on social media, like recently highlighting an exchange of comments between Mr. East and a so-called "Hamas loving, Jew hater" who expressed concern about one of his protests." Continue reading

"There is no doubt Hamas needs to be held accountable for their deadly attack on October 7; but not at the expense of the Palestinians. Israeli forces have killed tens of thousands, destroyed or damaged 60 percent of all housing units in the Gaza strip, and displaced 80 percent of Gazans from their homes." Continue reading

"For a Truth and Reconciliation process to work in Palestine-Israel, we must start by recognizing and putting an end to Israel's occupation and apartheid system." Continue reading

"The workers were expressing their support for the people of Palestine while condemning Israel's actions that amount to genocide, as expressed in their public statement. The workers claimed to have made their comments after the customer became erratic, yelling at employees." Continue reading

"It is a deliberate way to delegitimize these protests and the Palestinian cause that rallies Jewish people as well. It is a misinterpretation of these protests that are essentially calling for a ceasefire and the liberation of Palestine and Palestinians." Continue reading