Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dissolved the influential War Cabinet tasked with steering the conflict in Gaza, Israeli officials said Monday, a move that comes days after a key member of the body bolted the government over frustrations surrounding the Israeli leader’s handling of the conflict. The move was widely expected following the departure of … Read more
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is headed to Italy on Wednesday to attend the annual G7 leaders’ summit, which is taking place as two major geopolitical conflicts weigh on the international community. The three-day summit kicks off on Thursday in Apulia, Italy, where leaders of the seven wealthy democratic nations are expected to discuss the Russia-Ukraine … Read more
The Canadian government says it has corroborated “elements” of an alleged Israeli misinformation campaign targeting politicians and citizens over the ongoing crisis in Gaza. Global Affairs Canada said it is aware of “reports of a divisive, coordinated, Islamophobic, and inauthentic information campaign” targeting Canadians and Canadian politicians. The foreign department did not indicate any direct … Read more
At least 274 Palestinians, including dozens of children, were killed, and hundreds more were wounded, in the Israeli raid that rescued four hostages held by Hamas, Gaza’s Health Ministry said Sunday. The Israeli military said its forces came under heavy fire and responded during the complex daytime operation in central Gaza. The killing of so many Palestinians, in a … Read more
Israel on Saturday carried out its largest hostage rescue operation since the latest war with Hamas began, taking four to safety out of central Gaza amid the military’s heavy air and ground assault. At least 94 dead Palestinians, including children, were brought to local hospitals, a health official said. Israelis were jubilant as the army said it … Read more
Montreal police say that despite the occupation Thursday of a McGill University administration building that ended with 15 arrests, they have no plans to move in on a pro-Palestinian encampment on the downtown campus. Thursday’s occupation, which ended with police in riot gear spraying tear gas at protesters, was an escalation in the standoff that … Read more
Two Ottawa mothers recently sat their young children down for a difficult conversation about antisemitism — much earlier than they had planned. The mothers say they now fear for their Jewish children who were recently targets of hateful remarks, as reports of antisemitism across Canada continue to prevail. Anna, who grew up Jewish in the … Read more
The president and vice-chancellor of Western University in London, Ont., has issued a statement roughly three weeks into a pro-Palestinian encampment on university grounds, in which he suggests that a principal demand from protestors is not feasible. Protestors under the group Western Divestment Coalition, like their counterparts at campuses across North America, have been calling … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The RCMP has arrested one woman after officers moved in on pro-Palestinian protesters at the University of British Columbia campus in Vancouver. Global News cameras captured police officers and protesters at Westbrook Mall and University Boulevard on Wednesday morning. There are no other reports of arrest so … Read more
Canada appointed new representatives to the United Nations and the Palestinian Authority on Wednesday. Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly announced that Graham Dattels has become Canada’s representative to the Palestinian Authority, replacing the previous ambassador, David Da Silva. Dattels comes to the role after being Global Affairs Canada’s director for Southeast Asia handling Cambodia, Laos, … Read more
