Thanks for today's article "The lives of students stuck in Gaza due to visa delays"

When world powers continue to tolerate, and even justify and support, Israel’s ongoing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, the article’s description of how the overall situation impacts two Palestinian students’ lives and futures - is all the more timely and important.  Continue reading

 

Re: Walkout staged at Concordia following ban of student union staff member from campus”

We appreciate that Pyke’s story, supported by excellent photo documentation, records the exact chronology of events with precise details about SPVM presence, anti-riot units, and police blocking students.  Continue reading

 

Sincere thanks for yesterday's review of Palestine 36

When world powers continue to tolerate, and even justify and support, Israel’s ongoing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, this review’s careful reflection on Palestine’s rich history - including the history of occupation under the British Mandate and how that supported and shaped Israel’s settler colonial occupation - is all the more timely and important.  Continue reading

 

Thanks for today's opinion article

The decision by the Canadian Government to reduce our already modest levels of foreign aid at this time of unprecedented human suffering is linked to Canada’s broader erosion of international human rights commitments, including towards Palestinians. Continue reading

 

Re: "Israel hands over bodies of 30 Palestinians, Gaza officials say"

Canadian journalistic ethics as outlined by the Canadian Association of Journalists  require skepticism when one actor in a story disputes verified data without providing evidence. I urge your newsroom to apply this same standard consistently. Please ensure that this principle is reflected in this article and in all future coverage of Gaza. Continue reading

 

Accusations should be contextualized

It was irresponsible to quote Mr. Rustad’s accusatory statement without providing the additional context for readers. Continue reading

 

Israel wants to "occupy" not "capture" Gaza City

Israeli politicians have also openly called for a second Nakba, expressing genocidal intent to dispossess the Palestinian people. One letter distributed in the occupied West Bank read: “Emigrate to Jordan or be exterminated” (October 26, 2023). Continue reading

 

Re: “Woman arrested after liquid that ‘smelled like urine’ was thrown at Jewish groups in Montreal Pride parade”

I think in all fairness if you are going to label one group “pro-Palestinian” then you should label the other group as “anti-Palestinain” or “pro-Israel”.  Continue reading

 

Israel is preventing Fares Alghoul from entering a genocide zone

Will you correct his article immediately and inform your readers that it is Israel that is preventing Fares Alghoul and all international media from entering a genocide zone? Continue reading

 

Thank You for Your Solidarity with Queer Arabs and Palestinians

Thank you again for your thoughtful journalism and for giving space to those on the frontlines of multiple, interconnected struggles for dignity and freedom. Continue reading