Category Archives: Mondoweiss
Tracking the malignant racism of B’nai Brith Canada
Activism B’nai Brith Canada claims to be „dedicated to eradicating racism,” but the organization has been a leading instigator of Islamophobic hate for the last 20 years. B’nai Brith Canada (BBC) has long donned a cloak of respectability in Canadian political circles while remaining a cornerstone of the “Islamophobia Industry” in Canada. Read more » »
Antisemitism or backlash against Palestinian solidarity at the University of Toronto?
Opinion A recent article purporting to expose antisemitism at the University of Toronto actually serves to highlight the anti-Palestinianism of Canada’s elite institutions. Read more » »
The Shift: Israel won’t cooperate with Shireen Abu Akleh probe
After months of pressure from activists, human rights groups, progressive lawmakers, and members of her family the FBI is finally launching a probe into the killing of Shireen Abu Akleh. The fact that the announcement was made shortly after the Israeli and U.S. elections can hardly be a coincidence. Read more » »
Dismantle the ADL: The Anti-Defamation League’s record of racist counterinsurgency and espionage
Opinion Throughout its history the mission of the ADL has been to protect the mutual interests of the US and Israel – including eliminating solidarity among oppressed peoples, especially concerning Palestine. Read more » »
University of Toronto reverses block of hire after donor influence scandal
News Valentina Azarova turned down the University of Toronto’s second offer to lead the human rights program, citing their inability to protect her from Zionist harassment. Read more » »
Attacks on Palestinians in Canada have gone under-reported – Mondoweiss
Opinion While an uptick in antisemitic incidents were well documented in May during an escalation between Israel and Gaza, attacks on Palestinians in Canada also increased although with much less attention. Read more » »
We Will Not Be Silenced!: In solidarity with Palestinian sumoud and intellectual integrity – Mondoweiss
Activism „We now ask for your intervention to end this silencing of Palestine and other narratives of resistance and justice.” Editor’s Note: The following statement was issued on May 3, 2021, by the organizers of the Open Classroom event, Whose Narratives? What Free Speech for Palestine. Read more » »
House of Commons petitioned to investigate Israeli foreign recruitment inside Canada – Mondoweiss
Opinion The Israel lobby is staying oddly silent about a new petition before Canada’s House of Commons calling for an investigation into Israeli violations of the Foreign Enlistment Act. Read more » »
Antisemitism definition to take center stage at NDP convention – Mondoweiss
Opinion Canada’s pro-Israel lobby is pressuring New Democratic Party leadership to suppress debate around a pro-Palestinian resolution. In April, Canada’s New Democratic Party (NDP) will host their convention, this year virtually, and members should have the opportunity to vote on two widely endorsed pro-Palestinian resolutions. Read more » »
Israel lobby will face blowback, eventually – Mondoweiss
Opinion Every cancel and smear campaign the Israel lobby wages alienates some new people and opens others’ eyes. How much is too much? When will Israeli nationalists in North America completely discredit themselves by overusing their power to crush those who defend Palestinians? The recent ruthlessness of the Israel lobby is remarkable. Read more » »
