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Liberals defend backing new vote to consider recognizing Palestinian state (National Post)

The Liberal government’s parliamentary secretary on foreign affairs is defending a decision to advance a committee motion to study the issue of unilaterally recognizing Palestinian statehood, against concerns it breaks from decades of Canadian policy.

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September 25, 2024

Pressure on TDSB grows over field trip to downtown protest (Global News)

The TDSB is holding a special meeting Wednesday evening after a calls by the education minister and families

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September 25, 2024

Faire exploser des téléavertisseurs est-il un acte terroriste ? (La Presse)

Des téléavertisseurs puis des walkies-talkies qui explosent par centaines au Liban, blessant des milliers de personnes et en tuant au moins 32. Ces engins piégés par Israël et transformés en bombes visaient les membres du Hezbollah, mais beaucoup ont explosé dans des lieux publics et ont fait d’autres victimes, dont des enfants.

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September 25, 2024

Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs reacts to University of Windsor president retiring (CTVNews Windsor)

After University of Windsor President Robert Gordon’s retirement announcement, the Ontario Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) has reacted.

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September 25, 2024

Canada abandons Israel and sides with Hamas in UN vote: Jewish advocacy groups (True North)

Canada’s decision to abstain from voting for or against a United Nations resolution targeting Israel drew sharp criticism from various Jewish advocate groups.

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September 25, 2024

CIJA condemns reckless Liberal motion to study recognition of Palestinian statehood without negotiations

Ottawa, ON – September 24, 2024 – Today, Liberal Members of Parliament introduced a motion in the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee (FAAE) to study the recognition of a...Read More

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September 24, 2024

High Holidays: A time for reflection and renewal (Alberta Jewish News)

This year, the High Holidays fall later than usual, with Rosh Hashanah just a few days before the anniversary of October 7, 2023 – the most tragic date in the history of modern-day Israel.

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September 24, 2024

Ontario orders review into TDSB field trip where videos appear to show students

“While it is unfortunate that such measures need to be taken, greater board accountability is required to ensure that all students and educators feel safe and included,” Stock said. Click...Read More

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September 24, 2024

Toronto school board to investigate how students ended up chanting pro-Palestinian slogans at political rally (The Canadian Jewish News)

Toronto District School Board (TDSB) will hold a special public meeting Wednesday, Sept. 25, one week after students attended a downtown rally for Indigenous rights, which ended up with some of them participating in a march and chanting pro-Palestinian slogans.

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September 24, 2024