Toronto Star's self-censorship: Hannibal Directive on Oct. 7 and Palestinian death toll likely exceeds 186,000

"After Haaretz released its damning report that the Israeli military ordered the Hannibal Directive on October 7, I anticipated, to a certain extent, that popular Canadian media would conveniently ignore these findings. Though I remain critical of the Toronto Star, I did not expect this outlet to fall into the disappointing and deep pool of Canadian media outlets engaging in this case of deliberate self-censorship." Continue reading

 

Was Housefather's Jewish identity really the target of the poster or his Zionism?

Housefather’s tweet, including the picture of the poster you link, reads: “My family has been there since the 19th century, and we have indeed helped build this country. I am not going anywhere. Sorry antisemites. You may not like what I have to say but I will keep saying it and I will keep being a proud Jew and a Zionist.” Continue reading

 

Is it a case of Antisemitism, Or Do Messages Condemning Israel's War Crimes Just Make Zionists Uncomfortable?

"While I am not here to defend Brock University Sociology professor Tamari Kitossa and his writings, it is misleading to accuse him of antisemitism when the accusations stem from the “critics” whom you don’t correctly identify." Continue reading

 

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"My primary concern is the overall lack of skepticism regarding the numerous claims made by the university administration and McGill’s President and Vice-Chancellor Deep Saini. I take issue with the assertions that the students were violent, that “most of the people there were not students,” and that there had been overdoses and illegal drug use at the camp." Continue reading

 

Re: “The Jewish community’s concerns are often met with disbelief”

"Geist touts the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism, but fails to mention that this definition recklessly conflates criticism of Israel with antisemitism. Other definitions of antisemitism – the Jerusalem Declaration on Antisemitism, for example – define antisemitism while still leaving space for critics of Israel to condemn its war crimes and apartheid." Continue reading

 

Article publié par La Presse : « Parce que "nous sommes juifs" » brouille la distinction entre l'antisionisme et l'antisémitisme

«L’appel au boycottage des restaurants est présenté comme le résultat d’antisémitisme plutôt que le résultat de leur position pro-israélienne.»  Continue reading

 

Sorry Mr. Blaff, Being a Mouthpiece for Israeli Propaganda isn't Journalism

"With all due respect Mr. Blaff, your article should be labeled as an opinion piece. The entire article is a transcript that regurgitates Mr. Levy’s talking points without any actual reporting, skepticism, or critical analysis. Mr. Levy, a former Israeli government spokesperson, has an obvious vested interest in spreading anti-Palestinian rhetoric. Interviewing someone who has called pro-Palestinian demonstrators 'rape apologists' makes me question the LFP’s journalistic integrity, and its adherence to the journalistic standards defined by the CAJ." Continue reading

 

AP article published on Toronto Star's website fails to meet basic journalism standards

"I’ve consistently provided The Associated Press with this type of feedback since January 2024. I’ve emailed a total of 75 letters to a range of journalists and editors at AP. In all of these letters, I’ve laid out well-researched and thorough arguments explaining how they’ve violated basic journalistic standards, as well as recommended edits. Despite this consistent feedback, The Associated Press has not replied to a single one of my letters. This lack of responsiveness and accountability demonstrates that AP has closed itself off to meaningful dialogue with its readers." Continue reading

 

Article presents uncorroborated Israeli claims as facts

"Journalistic accuracy depends on clearly differentiating between assertions and facts. If an assertion has not been independently verified, journalistic integrity demands it be reported as the spokesperson’s opinion or perspective, rather than as an established fact. Bearing this in mind, while Palestinian accounts are often questioned, Israel's apartheid regime is frequently regarded as credible and reliable." Continue reading

 

Person who was filmed shouting "Heil Hitler" is not a pro-Palestine protester

"It is unfair to describe this person as a protester as they don’t seem to be related to the pro-Palestine protesters. In the video, they are told by pro-Palestine protesters to stop, and pro-Palestine protesters are seen trying to usher them away. They don’t seem to be affiliated with any side, and it is most likely a case of a racist agitator wanting to cast a bad light on the pro-Palestine protesters’ side." Continue reading