Thank you for correctly referring to Israel's incursion into Jenin refugee camp as a military "raid"
I want to applaud you for calling it an “Israeli raid” rather than “arrest raid,” which many outlets have taken to using despite the high casualties typically faced by Palestinians during these attacks. You also plainly stated that a Palestinian “refugee camp came under attack,” which helps viewers understand the asymmetrical nature of the violence at play. You noted the frequency of these raids and made clear that they take place on “occupied” Palestinian territory.
Read moreThanks for fair coverage of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial
I appreciate that the news segment drew attention to Yair Lapid’s testimony in one of three cases of corruption against Netanyahu who has been accused of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust. Thank you for your coverage of this story and I hope CP24 continues to report on any new developments.
Read moreThanks for providing a Palestinian aspect to the United States' decision to rejoin UNESCO
"First, I appreciate that your article framed the United States’ decision to rejoin UNESCO around Palestine’s contested membership status in the organization. The article provided important context about why the United States withdrew its funding in lieu of recognizing Palestine as a member."
Read moreThanks for including important context and sources about Canada's arms exports to Saudi Arabia
"Thank you for pointing out to readers that in 2022 about 54% of the value of total military non-U.S.exports from Canada went to a country ranked among the worst in the world for human rights."
Read moreThanks for quoting Palestinian sources about the failure of Israeli military investigations into crimes committed against Palestinians
"I am glad that you quote the Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding Israeli military investigations, and their failure to prosecute crimes committed against innocent Palestinian civilians, especially children."
Read moreThanks for publishing letter on Nakba in The Telegram
CJPME’s media analysts were generally disappointed by Canadian coverage of the Nakba. It was too sparse and limited. However, we were glad to see Saltwire and The Telegram both make an effort to cover such an important historical event. Mr. Hynd’s letter gives a concise account of essential facts that will no doubt benefit your readers.
Read moreThanks for featuring art exhibition commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Nabka
"I was especially happy to see that you highlighted the art exhibition The Mathematics of the Palestinian Nakba75 curated by Palestinian architect Antoine Raffoul. It was insightful to listen to Antoine’s story about fleeing to Lebanon from Haifa with the bare necessities – an experience shared by many Palestinians who were forced to leave their rightful lands. The exhibition – based on the possessions Antoine’s father was able to carry and recover is an important documentation of the dispossession and systemic violence endured by Palestinians. It is also a testament to the history and deep connection that Palestinians have to their homeland."
Read moreThank you for covering cultural event organized by Palestinian Heritage Revival Society in Halifax
I appreciate that you call attention to an event organized by a new community organization called the Palestinian Heritage Revival Society in Halifax. Your news segment also highlights the event’s display of traditional Palestinian garments. I greatly appreciate that you interview one of the organizers on the importance of this event for the Palestinian community in Halifax.
Read moreThanks for fair coverage of Israeli apartheid and calling for action from Canadian leaders
"This letter accurately covers the horrific Huwara Pogrom, Israel’s settlement expansion policy, the racism of Israel’s finance minister Bezalel Smotrich and Israel’s minister of national security Itamar Bcn-Gvir, as well as the IHCR report on Israeli apartheid. It moreover calls for Canadian leaders to take proactive measures to help the Palestinian people and speak out against Israeli apartheid."
Read moreThank you for including Palestinian perspectives on the importance of commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Nakba
I appreciate that the article quoted Palestinian U.N. Ambassador Riyad Mansour who raised concerns about the importance of internationally commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Nakba both as a historical and ongoing injustice, as many Palestinians continue to be forcibly expelled from their land for the establishment of Jewish-Israeli settlements. I am glad that you quoted Palestinian foreign minister Riyad Malki who pointed to the failure of the international community and the U.N. to hold Israel accountable.
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