Thanks for giving a platform to Mohamad Alzaza
"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."
Read moreRe: “When it comes to peace in Palestine, talk is cheap but getting something done is not”
"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."
Read moreRe: “Washington’s support of the war in Gaza damages its claim to moral leadership”
"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."
Read moreOne-sided article fails to include pro-Palestine persectives
"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."
Read moreThanks for providing background information about Israel’s far-right Israeli figures
"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."
Read moreRe: “Canada votes for UN resolution calling for Israel-Hamas ceasefire"
"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."
Read moreRe: “How about a truth and reconciliation commission for the Gaza conflict?"
"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."
Read moreArticle falsely accuses cafe workers of being anti-semetic
"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."
Read moreThanks for reporting the reality of Gazans living through communication blackouts
"I liked the recognition you gave to Plestia Alaquad, Motaz Azaiza, and Bian Owda for their reporting on Gaza, that doesn’t fall short of bravery."
Read moreCorrection needed to specify the Palestinian death toll
"Finally, your article omits the Palestinian death toll. This further skews the balance of the story and makes it one-sided. The Palestinian death toll is more than ten times higher than the Israeli one."
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