Thanks from CJPME
I encourage CBC to continue to include Palestinian perspectives - beyond just citing Gaza Ministry of Health’s statistics - given that Palestinian voices, perspectives and issues are often sidelined in Canadian mainstream media.
Read moreYour column on the Nakba
Article affirms the lived experiences of queer Palestinians
"On behalf of Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME), I would like to sincerely thank you for publishing Shanzae Zaeem’s powerful and timely piece, “As hunger and violence in Palestine rage on, queer Arabs are reimagining resistance.” This article represents a rare and principled intervention in Canadian media which is one that affirms the lived experiences of queer Palestinians and challenges the narratives that so often erase them."
Read moreThank you Niagara Falls Review for your exhaustive coverage of Halifax student protest encampments
"Ms. Phillips’ reporting gave voice to the protestors, and the many efforts they have made to engage with university administrations. It also provided much more granularity on the back-and-forth between the students and their respective institutions, emphasizing the great effort taken by the students to engage with their institutions and communities."
Thanks for showing the depth of the suffering & losses that Palestinians are experiencing
"Thank you again for a well-researched and informative article. It demonstrated the depth of the suffering and losses that Palestinians are experiencing - losses that extend beyond the physical loss of life and property."
Read moreThanks for fair coverage of Israeli judicial reform and democracy
"I commend you for rightfully highlighting the criticism of Israel’s 'questionable democratic credentials' due to their treatment of Palestinians. This is an important critique, one backed effectively by a 200+ page Amnesty International report titled 'Israel’s apartheid against Palestinians: Cruel system of domination and crime against humanity.' Israel’s treatment of the Palestinians is necessary context for understanding the nature and quality of Israel’s democratic institutions, and this should be included in all coverage of Israel’s judicial reforms."
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