Palestine Debrief

Debate Video: https://youtube.com/live/cD-on4YpRe4?feature=shareSUPPORT OUR WORK - Donate to CJPME: https://www.cjpme.org/donate_epCJPME discusses the "NDP Leadership Debate on Palestine" - hosted by our Director of Media Advocacy Jason Toney, joined by CJPME President Yara Shoufani and Libby Davies - former NDP MP for Vancouver East, former Deputy Leader of the Federal NDP, and longest serving board member of CJPME. As we're diving into a critical moment for Canada's political landscape, the federal NDP is officially in the heat of the leadership race. The deadline to register to vote is rapidly approaching onJan 28th.CJPME recently hosted a debate on Palestine with most of the official leadership contestants, except for Rob Ashton.Candidates were asked questions about the arms embargo on Israel, Trump’s Board of Peace and how to support Palestinian self-determination, the Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement, and the reasons behind Canada’s longtime unconditional support for Israel. You can find the full debate on our YouTube page, the this link up here as well as the description below. Thanks for tuning inListen to the podcastApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/palestine-debrief/id1597601276Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3vQPESnU5Bfdp0CJH7SqLSEmail us at [email protected]© 2026 Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME). All Rights Reserved.Send us Fan Mail

As NDP members prepare to vote for the party's next leader, join us for a debate on Palestine with the 2026 NDP leadership contestants.For the past two years, the Palestine movement has worked to hold Canada’s political establishment to account. As the NDP increasingly carries advocacy work into Parliament, this debate will bring forward the key priorities of pro-Palestine voices — centering the conversation on Palestine and putting prospective party leaders on the record.CJPME President Yara Shoufani will moderate the debate. Participants include:Tanille JohnstonAvi LewisHeather McPhersonTony McQuailThe questions have been crafted by CJPME and allied collaborators. The topics will include, but are not limited to: International Law & Accountability;  Anti-Racism & Anti-Hate Legislation; Trade & Diplomacy.The event is free, but donations are much appreciated. You can also become a monthly donor to CJPME here:https://www.cjpme.org/donate_epCJPME is a non-partisan organisation. We do not formally support or endorse any particular political party in Canada. However, anyone who wishes to vote for the next NDP leader must be an actively registered member of the Party. The deadline to register for membership is January 28, 2026. The link to register is here: https://act.ndp.ca/donate/membership-en?source=20220310_WEB_GEN_1_JOIN_NDPWS_NDP_EN_ALLSend us Fan Mail

WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/VMH860aAc-ASUPPORT OUR WORK: Donate to CJPME: https://www.cjpme.org/donate_ep?tc=mini_doc_c233TAKE ACTION: https://www.cjpme.org/no_more_loopholes_act If you believe Canada’s military exports must be transparent, regulated, and compliant with international law, email your Member of Parliament today.Since the start of the genocide, Canada has repeatedly stated that it is not sending arms to Israel. This exposes how Canadian-made weapons reach Israel - through legal loopholes embedded in Canada’s export system. We examine how Canada's export framework allows military goods to bypass oversight and accountability despite human rights violations.CREDITS:Produced, Written, Researched, and Edited (Visual and Audio): Wissam El Cheikh HassanScript Editor: Alex Patterson Post-Production Supervisors: Michael Bueckert & Yara ShoufaniSpecial thanks to Rachel Small from World Beyond War CanadaRESOURCES & DOCUMENTATION: - Bill C-233: https://www.parl.ca/DocumentViewer/en/45-1/bill/C-233/first-reading- Exposing The U.S. Loophole (July 2025): https://armsembargonow.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Exposing-Canadian-Military-Exports-to-Israel_07292025_compressed-.pdf - Exposing Canadian Military Exports to Israel (Nov. 2025): https://armsembargonow.ca/exposing-the-us-loophole-report/ - Global Production of the Israeli F-35 Joint Strike Program (Project Ploughshares): https://ploughshares.ca/global-production-of-the-israeli-f-35i-joint-strike-fighter/ - Judicializing Foreign Affairs (Hassan M. Ahmad): https://www.canlii.org/w/canlii/2020CanLIIDocs3958.pdf- Canada’s Export Control List Guide: https://www.international.gc.ca/trade-commerce/assets/pdfs/guides/export-control-list-guide-2025-eng.pdf- Export and Import Permits Act:  https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/e-19/ - Bill C-45: https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/annualstatutes/2018_26/FullText.html SOURCES & CREDITS: All third-party material is used for the purposes of education, criticism, and news reporting under the Fair Dealing provisions of the Canadian Copyright Act. PARLIAMENTARY PERMISSION: Parliamentary proceedings used with the permission of the Speaker of the House of Commons. This reproduction is not an official version of the House of Commons Debates.IMAGE CREDITS & LEGAL NOTICE: This video features archival footage, photography, articles and digitally adapted visuals from various news and public sources. All visual materials are used strictly for the purposes of news reporting, criticism, and education under the Fair Dealing provisions of the Canadian Copyright Act.NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED. All rights, trademarks, and copyrights belong to their respective owners. We do not claim ownership of the individual images used for illustrative purposes. If you are a rights holder and would like a specific credit added to this description, please contact us at [email protected] and we will update it immediately.© 2026 Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME). All Rights Reserved.Thank you for listening to the ‘Palestine Debrief’ podcast. This podcast is produced by Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) and hosted by Wissam El Cheikh Hassan. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Tiktok.Click here to leave us your comments, or email us at [email protected]. Send us Fan Mail

Dans cet épisode de Palestine Debrief, Anthony Issa parle avec Paul Fauteux, avocat et défenseur spécialisé en droit international. Paul est aussi un ancien diplomate et a occupé le poste de directeur général dans plusieurs ministères fédéraux, incluant le ministère de l'environnement et du changement climatique Canada, ainsi que le ministère des affaires autochtones et du nord canada. Il était aussi un médiateur sportif. Mais récemment, son contrat comme médiateur sportif n’a pas été renouvelé, sous prétexte d’un manque d’impartialité, parce qu’il avait envoyé des lettres ouvertes à la cdpq pour leur demander de se désinvestir d’israël. Dans notre conversation pour le podcaste, Paul m'a expliqué ce qui s’est passé et son expérience avec la caisse.--Thank you for listening to the ‘Palestine Debrief’ podcast. This podcast is produced by Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) and hosted by Wissam El Cheikh Hassan. Click here to support the work of CJPME.  Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Tiktok.Click here to leave us your comments, or email us at [email protected]. Disclaimer: The views and opinions of our guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the positions of CJPME.Send us Fan Mail

A conversation with Paul Fauteux, a lawyer and advocate specializing in International Law. Paul is also a former diplomat and has served as Director General in several federal departments, including Environment Canada and Indigenous and Northern Affairs. Paul shares a bizarre and rather troubling story about an incident that he experienced recently. His position as a sport mediator was not renewed citing “lack of impartiality” for sending two open letters to the CDPQ, urging them to divest from Israel. Thank you for listening to the ‘Palestine Debrief’ podcast. This podcast is produced by Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) and hosted by Wissam El Cheikh Hassan. Click here to support the work of CJPME.  Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Tiktok.Click here to leave us your comments, or email us at [email protected]. Disclaimer: The views and opinions of our guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the positions of CJPME.Send us Fan Mail

Interlink Publishing is a fiercely independent, Palestinian-owned press—the only one of its kind in the U.S.—that’s been amplifying Palestinian and Arab voices since 1987. Known for bold, uncompromising titles—including bestsellers and frequently banned books—Interlink has remained steadfast in its mission, even as Genocide Bad draws coordinated smear campaigns and censorship attempts.Joining us today to talk about Palestinian storytelling in a publishing world that’s heavily gated and increasingly hostile to Palestinian perspectives is Hannah Mouchabeck—author, activist, and one of the siblings leading Interlink Publishing.Follow Hannah Mouchabek on Insta, X, and Facebook. Order GENOCIDE BAD here. Thank you for listening to the ‘Palestine Debrief’ podcast. This podcast is produced by Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) and hosted by Wissam El Cheikh Hassan. Click here to support the work of CJPME.  Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Tiktok.Click here to leave us your comments, or email us at [email protected]. Disclaimer: The views and opinions of our guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the positions of CJPME.Send us a textSend us Fan Mail

Joining me today is Yara Shoufani from PYM to talk about the Vote Palestine initiative and platform. The Canadian federal election has officially been announced last Sunday, marking a crucial moment for voters who care about justice and human rights. This election carries particular significance in light of Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza and Canada’s lack of a clear and principled stance since its outbreak. From delaying its call for a ceasefire to suspending funding to UNRWA based on unproven allegations, Canada’s actions have repeatedly failed Palestinians. Additionally, while the government claims to have halted arms exports to Israel, it continues to indirectly supply weapons through U.S. loopholes.With this in mind, Palestinian organizers in Canada have mobilized to ensure that Palestine is a key election issue. Follow Vote Palestine on X, Insta and Facebook. Follow Yara Shouani on X.Add your voice. Thank you for listening to the ‘Palestine Debrief’ podcast. This podcast is produced by Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) and hosted by Wissam El Cheikh Hassan. Click here to support the work of CJPME.  Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Tiktok.Click here to leave us your comments, or email us at [email protected]. Disclaimer: The views and opinions of our guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the positions of CJPME.Send us a textSend us Fan Mail

As Israel resumes its bombardment of Gaza following the collapse of the ceasefire and initial attacks relying solely on air strikes, this makes it all the more urgent to understand how the F-35s is actively used to commit these crimes.My guest today is Kelsey Gallagher from Project Ploughshares, a think tank that specialises in conflict zones and human rights abuses as well as broader canadian export patrol policy and transparency on arms transfers. We talk about the latest global campaign with more than 230 organizations urging F-35 partners to stop arming Israel.Follow Kelsey Gallagher on X. Thank you for listening to the ‘Palestine Debrief’ podcast. This podcast is produced by Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) and hosted by Wissam El Cheikh Hassan. Click here to support the work of CJPME.  Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Tiktok.Click here to leave us your comments, or email us at [email protected]. Disclaimer: The views and opinions of our guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the positions of CJPME.Send us a textSend us Fan Mail

With the movement to boycott Israel gaining significant momentum since the start of the Genocide in Gaza, and many major brands facing the heat over their complicity in the occupation, Boycat App is a very powerful and simple tool that is making it easier for consumers to buy consciously and ethically. My guest today is Adil Abutalha, the founder of the Boycat App, the official app partners for the BDS movement. Follow Adil Abutalha on X. Download Boycat App on Google Play Store and the App Store. Thank you for listening to the ‘Palestine Debrief’ podcast. This podcast is produced by Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) and hosted by Wissam El Cheikh Hassan. Click here to support the work of CJPME.  Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Tiktok.Click here to leave us your comments, or email us at [email protected]. Disclaimer: The views and opinions of our guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the positions of CJPME.Send us Fan Mail

To help us understand APR, its definitions, implication, importance of connection to the Nakba and how it evolved after Oct 7 I am joined by lawyer Dania Majid, co-founder and president of the Arab Canadian Lawyers Association, best known for defining APR in her 2022 publication Anti-Palestinian Racism: Naming, Framing, and Manifestations. She is also the artistic director of the Toronto Palestinian Film Festival.Despite an unprecedented spike in Anti-Palestinian Racism (APR) in Canada since the start of the genocide in Gaza on October 7 (details discussed in the Anti-Palestinian Racism in Canada 2023 Annual Report), APR has faced significant push back from the Canadian government. Nearly every mainstream media outlet has played a role in perpetuating APR, whether through biased coverage of Palestine-Israel, widespread anti-Palestinian rhetoric among commentators, or the framing of Palestinian rights advocacy as anti-Semitic. Understanding APR its real world consequences include job loss of voicing support of Palestinians, the justification of violence against Palestinians and their allies, and police using disproportionate force against peaceful protestors. Follow Arab Canadian Lawyers Association on X.Thank you for listening to the ‘Palestine Debrief’ podcast. This podcast is produced by Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) and hosted by Wissam El Cheikh Hassan. Click here to support the work of CJPME.  Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Tiktok.Click here to leave us your comments, or email us at [email protected]. Disclaimer: The views and opinions of our guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the positions of CJPME.Send us Fan Mail

In this episode we speak with Emilio Dabed, the founding member of Legal Centre for Palestine, a lawyer specialised in international law and constituational matter. We talk about the legal proceedings in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice against the Attorney General of Canada for Canada’s failure to act to prevent genocide and in violation of its legal obligations under the Genocide Convention of 1948 as well as the plaintiff’s rights under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom. The Plaintiffs seek a declaration that Canada has a duty to take all measures wihtin its power to prevent genocide, and that Canada has violated that duty. They also seek a declaration that Canada’s acts and omissions have villated the plaintiff’s Charter rights to security of the person and to equal protection and equal benefit of the law without discrimitation. Follow Legal Centre for Palestine on X and Instagram. You can support their work by donating here. Thank you for listening to the ‘Palestine Debrief’ podcast. This podcast is produced by Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) and hosted by Wissam El Cheikh Hassan. Click here to support the work of CJPME.  Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Tiktok.Click here to leave us your comments, or email us at [email protected]. Disclaimer: The views and opinions of our guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the positions of CJPME.Send us a textSend us Fan Mail

In this episode of Palestine Debrief, I speak with Dr. Ariella Aïsha Azoulay, a renowned scholar, filmmaker, and author whose work focuses on the intersections of colonialism, photography, and historical narratives. Ariella was born in Israel but rejects the Israeli identity, where she identfies as a Muslim Jew. The refers to Israel as The Zionist Settler colony during the episode.The importance of this conversation with Dr. Ariella is important to understand the historical and ideological underpinnings of how colonialism profoundly reshaped Jewish communities in North Africa and the Arab world, and integrating them into a Western construct. Ariella sheds light on how colonialism split people into groups that don't make sense, creating divisions that erased shared histories and communities and how like colonialism, Zionism, at its core, perpetuates antisemitism by co-opting Jewish identity and erasing diverse Jewish histories and traditions. Follow Dr. Ariella Aïsha Azoulay on X.You can find Dr. Ariella's books here.  Thank you for listening to the ‘Palestine Debrief’ podcast. This podcast is produced by Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) and hosted by Wissam El Cheikh Hassan. Click here to support the work of CJPME.  Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Tiktok.Click here to leave us your comments, or email us at [email protected]. Disclaimer: The views and opinions of our guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the positions of CJPME.Send us a textSend us Fan Mail

Francesca Albanese joins the Palestine Debrief podcast to discuss a variety of important topics: the people who inspire her, her interview with Piers Morgan, her recent tour of Canada, the ICC arrest warrants against Israeli officials Netanyahu and Gallant, the hostility she faces from certain reporters, Canada’s vote at the UN, and her role as the UN Special Rapporteur. Francesca Albanese is an international human rights lawyer and a leading expert on Palestine and the Middle East. She is a United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967 and has worked extensively on issues related to international law, humanitarian law, and human rights. Francesca has authored numerous reports and articles on the legal and political challenges facing Palestinians, advocating for justice and accountability. With a strong academic background and years of field experience, she is a respected voice on the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the broader Middle East.Watch this episode on YouTube. Follow Francesca Albanese on Instagram and X. Thank you for listening to the ‘Palestine Debrief’ podcast. This podcast is produced by Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) and hosted by Wissam El Cheikh Hassan. Click here to support the work of CJPME.  Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Tiktok.Click here to leave us your comments, or email us at [email protected]. Disclaimer: The views and opinions of our guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the positions of CJPME.Send us a textSend us Fan Mail

Watch the episode on YouTube. In this episode of Palestine Debrief, Mouin Rabbani, a leading Middle East analyst, discusses the fragile ceasefire in Lebanon and its broader implications for the region. He provides in-depth insights into the expanding conflict in Syria, the evolving dynamics in Lebanon, and the shifting political landscape. Mouin also explores the role of the international community and the future of the Middle East. Additionally, he analyzes the coming for the second Trump administration's policies on the region, particularly in relation to the conflict. This conversation offers a timely and thought-provoking analysis of one of the most critical issues facing the region today.Mouin Rabbani is a prominent Middle East analyst and commentator, with extensive expertise in Palestinian and regional politics. He is a senior fellow at the Institute for Palestine Studies and has written extensively on issues related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Arab politics, and the broader Middle East. Mouin’s insights are frequently sought by international media and policymakers, and he has contributed to various academic journals and publications on the dynamics shaping the region. Known for his in-depth analysis, he offers critical perspectives on the political and humanitarian challenges facing Palestine and its neighbors.Follow Mouin Rabbani on X. Thank you for listening to the ‘Palestine Debrief’ podcast. This podcast is produced by Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) and hosted by Wissam El Cheikh Hassan. Click here to support the work of CJPME.  Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Tiktok.Click here to leave us your comments, or email us at [email protected]. Disclaimer: The views and opinions of our guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the positions of CJPME.Send us a textSend us Fan Mail

We speak with Jon Elmer to provide us alternative views on reporting in Gaza and Lebanon. This episode was recorded before the ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon. Follow Jon on X. Thank you for listening to the ‘Palestine Debrief’ podcast. This podcast is produced by Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) and hosted by Wissam El Cheikh Hassan. Click here to support the work of CJPME.  Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Tiktok.Click here to leave us your comments, or email us at [email protected]. Disclaimer: The views and opinions of our guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the positions of CJPME.Send us a textSend us Fan Mail

This episode we speak to Ardi Imseis, currently Assistant Professor at Queen’s Faculty of Law in 2018, following a 12-year career as a UN official in the Middle East, first with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), and then with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). We talk about UNRWA's history, establishment and implications of Israel banning of UNRWA. Follow Ardi at X. Thank you for listening to the ‘Palestine Debrief’ podcast. This podcast is produced by Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) and hosted by Wissam El Cheikh Hassan. Click here to support the work of CJPME.  Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Tiktok.Click here to leave us your comments, or email us at [email protected]. Disclaimer: The views and opinions of our guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the positions of CJPME.Send us a textSend us Fan Mail

This episode is five interviews with Canadians who suffered mentally, emotionally and financially in their attempts to be reunited with their families in Gaza under the governments Temporary Resident Visa Program for Gazans (TRV). The first interview is with Samar Alkhdour whose story highlights the government's attempt to suppress advocacy and freedom of expression and assembly revolving critique of the TRV. Follow Samar Alkhdour on Instagram.Follow Gazan Canadian Community Group on Instagram and X. Link and Resources (hyperlinked):- Email Ministers Miller and Joly - Gaza Visa Day of Action- CityNews Samar's Criminal Harrassment Charge Statement- All past articles and interviews covering Samar Alkhdour's advocacy. - CJPME Gaza Visa Program: Intended to Fail- CJPME Press Release on Samar AlkhdourThank you for listening to the ‘Palestine Debrief’ podcast. This podcast is produced by Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) and hosted by Wissam El Cheikh Hassan. Click here to support the work of CJPME.  Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Tiktok.Click here to leave us your comments, or email us at [email protected]. Disclaimer: The views and opinions of our guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the positions of CJPME.Send us Fan Mail

This episode is a conversation with Jason Toney, Director of Media Advocacy at CJPME about Canada's Media Ethics and our Media Accountability Project. We talk about the Canadian media's ethics, standards, biases, and erasure of Palestinian content. We speak about the impact CJPME had on media and the challenges we face. Follow Jason on X. Thank you for listening to the ‘Palestine Debrief’ podcast. This podcast is produced by Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) and hosted by Wissam El Cheikh Hassan. Click here to support the work of CJPME.  Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Tiktok.Click here to leave us your comments, or email us at [email protected]. Disclaimer: The views and opinions of our guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the positions of CJPME.Send us a textSend us Fan Mail

This episode discusses how Israel utilizes technology in their genocide in Gaza, we talk about the AI Lavender, social media censoring of Palestinian voices, media's extensive biases towards the Israel narrative, and IDF soldiers/ Israel government officials who hold positions in media organizations. My guest is Paul Biggar from Tech4Palestine, who was fired from the board of a company he started after publishing this blog post. Follow Tech4Palestine on X, GitHub, Discord, and Instagram. Thank you for listening to the ‘Palestine Debrief’ podcast. This podcast is produced by Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) and hosted by Wissam El Cheikh Hassan. Click here to support the work of CJPME.  Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Tiktok.Click here to leave us your comments, or email us at [email protected]. Disclaimer: The views and opinions of our guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the positions of CJPME.Send us a textSend us Fan Mail

In August 2024, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) revoked the charitable status of the Jewish National Fund of Canada (JNF). This is significant because the JNF is central to the Zionist movement, historically acquiring land in Palestine for exclusive Jewish settlement. It has also supported Israeli military projects and illegal settlements in occupied Palestine.Here to talk about the efforts to achieve this revocation and the implications of this decision is Corey Balsam from Independent Jewish Voices and Nicholas Pope, a lawyer following the issue. Follow IJV on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Follow Nicholas Pope on X. Thank you for listening to the ‘Palestine Debrief’ podcast. This podcast is produced by Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) and hosted by Wissam El Cheikh Hassan. Click here to support the work of CJPME.  Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Tiktok.Click here to leave us your comments, or email us at [email protected]. Disclaimer: The views and opinions of our guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the positions of CJPME.Send us Fan Mail

On January 9th, 2024, IRCC started accepting applications for a Temporary Residence Visa Program for Gazans with Canadian Family Ties that was called "Crisis in Gaza: Special Measure for Extended Family". Not long after it became clear that the program was not designed to accept refugees. Nothing about the program was urgent and in comparison to past programs the “special measures” seem to highly indicate racism towards Palestinians. We have Safinaz El-Solh from Gazan Canadian Community Group who were directly affected by the crisis with family Gaza who organized together to focus on the program. Follow Gazan Canadian Community Group on Instagram.Thank you for listening to the ‘Palestine Debrief’ podcast. This podcast is produced by Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) and hosted by Wissam El Cheikh Hassan. Click here to support the work of CJPME.  Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Tiktok.Click here to leave us your comments, or email us at [email protected]. Disclaimer: The views and opinions of our guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the positions of CJPME.Send us Fan Mail

worldbeyondwar.org/canadastoparmingisraelEarlier in August the US government announced that General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems Inc. a Quebec-based company is the principal contractor in the sale of 50,000 high explosive mortar cartridges and related equipment to the Israeli military, which is worth $61 million US (or about $83 million in Canadian dollars). This is part of a total of $20 billion US weapon export announced and approved by the US to Israel. This catches Canada is several lies they have made since October. The lie of sending only “non-lethal” weapons. The lie that the Trudeau government stopped all arms exports to Israel earlier this year. As it turns out they do not need export permits nor approvals to send weapons to the US, which in turn sends them to the Israeli military. Here to talk to us more is Rachel Small from World Beyond War who has been monitoring and supporting grassroots resistance to the Canada-Israel arms trade. Follow Rachel on X. Follow World Beyond War on Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram, and Tiktok. Check out their map of the companies across Canada arming Israel here. Thank you for listening to the ‘Palestine Debrief’ podcast. This podcast is produced by Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) and hosted by Wissam El Cheikh Hassan. Click here to support the work of CJPME.  Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Tiktok.Click here to leave us your comments, or email us at [email protected]. Disclaimer: The views and opinions of our guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the positions of CJPME.Send us Fan Mail

Canada is adamant on their support to Israel, despite when it is becoming extensively clear that Israel is driving the whole world to the brink of a third world war. With the attack that happened last Friday night in a school in Gaza that killed 100 people gathering for morning prayers, it is imperative to understand why Canada refuses to change its stance on Israel.Here to help us make sense of all this, is Professor of Sociology at Mount Royal University and author of 2 books, and writer of serval political articles on racism, decolonisation, in several news outlets Muhannad Ayyash.Follow Dr. Mohannad Ayyash on X.Thank you for listening to the ‘Palestine Debrief’ podcast. This podcast is produced by Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) and hosted by Wissam El Cheikh Hassan. Click here to support the work of CJPME.  Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Tiktok.Click here to leave us your comments, or email us at [email protected]. Disclaimer: The views and opinions of our guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the positions of CJPME.Send us a Text Message.Send us Fan Mail

On July 19th 2024 the ICJ court released its decision regarding Israel’s illegal occupation of the West Bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem. It concluded in its ruling that Israel’s continued presence in the occupied territory is illegal and must end as soon as possible. It included Israel’s prolonged occupation, it’s settlement expansion, continuous annexation of the territory, its apartheid policies, as well as providing full reparations, restitution and compensation including the return of all the land and the evacuation of its settlements. Additionally, the ruling said that all states, including Canada, are under obligation to cooperate with the UN in bringing an end to the occupation, and are not to render any assistance in maintaining the situation created by Israel’s illegal presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. Here to give us clarity on the ICJ ruling, its importance and significance, what to expect in how Canada would react, is Canadian legal academic, and associate professor at University of Western Ontario, professor Michael Lynk. He was the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the 1967 occupied Palestinian Territories. Follow Michael Lynk on X. Thank you for listening to the ‘Palestine Debrief’ podcast. This podcast is produced by Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) and hosted by Wissam El Cheikh Hassan. Click here to support the work of CJPME.  Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Tiktok.Click here to leave us your comments, or email us at [email protected]. Disclaimer: The views and opinions of our guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the positions of CJPME.Send us a Text Message.Send us Fan Mail

On April 2nd, pro-Palestinian student groups in Montreal started an encampment on the McGill campus, demanding that the university divest its finances from companies complicit in Israel's genocide in Gaza, like weapons companies BAE Systems and Lockheed Martin. Early this morning, on the 10th of July, it was dismantled. McGill hired a private security firm to shut down the encampment, after the university failed to have it disbanded by the police and following 2 injunctions which were rejected by Quebec courts. I want to share a conversation that I recorded last week with SPHR McGill, which is one of the key organizations behind the encampment. Although it was recorded prior to the dismantling of the camp, it remains extensively relevant to what has happened today and beyond. We discuss very important elements related to the cause of demonstrating Israel’s atrocities and the complicity of North American universities in genocide, through research and financial means. We also talk about the encampment’s mission and demands, McGill’s investments in weapons manufacturing, and about previous anti-war and anti-aparthied encampments on McGill.Thank you for listening to the ‘Palestine Debrief’ podcast. This podcast is produced by Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) and hosted by Wissam El Cheikh Hassan. Click here to support the work of CJPME.  Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Tiktok.Click here to leave us your comments, or email us at [email protected]. Disclaimer: The views and opinions of our guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the positions of CJPME.Send us Fan Mail

Our guest for this episode is Dr. Yipeng Ge - follow him on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Within the first 36 hours of Israel’s attack on Gaza after Oct. 7, Indonesian Hospital in Beit Lahia, Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Al Quds Hospital in Gaza City, amongst other, have been attacked. And it didn’t stop there. For the past 8 months Israel has intentionally and aggressively targetting, attacking and bombing hospitals - to an extent that they are not hiding it anymore, and in many cases boasting about it.Within 2 months after Oct. 7 90% of Gaza’s hospital in the North were damaged or destroyed. As of Feb 13, only 10 hospitals in all of Gaza are partially functioning. 374 health workers killed, 120 ambulances completely destroyed. Hospitals was the last refuge for the displaced and injured, it was the first thing Israel bombed. Thank you for listening to the ‘Palestine Debrief’ podcast. This podcast is produced by Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) and hosted by Wissam El Cheikh Hassan. Click here to support the work of CJPME.  Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Tiktok.Click here to leave us your comments, or email us at [email protected]. Disclaimer: The views and opinions of our guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the positions of CJPME.Send us Fan Mail

On October 16, 2023, the Canadian government appointed Deborah Lyons, former Ambassador of Canada to Israel (2016-2020), as the new Envoy on Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combating Antisemitism. The Special Envoy Lyon's office is a joint unit of both Canadian Heritage and Global Affairs Canada, bringing her role into the realm of international relations (whereas the Special Representative on Combating Islamophobia is singularly located in Canadian Heritage). Additionally, her mandate comes directly from the Prime Minister, and it involves promoting the controversial and anti-Palestinian International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance working definition of antisemitism (IHRA). It also includes the creation of an IHRA handbook, purportedly to help civil servants, politicians, and police departments to apply it to real-world situations. Critics have long warned that IHRA conflates legitimate criticism of Israel and Zionism with antisemitism. For that reason it has long been understood as a threat to the full exercise of Canadians' Charter Rights, as it targets political expression including criticism of Israeli policies and activism for Palestinian rights. CJPME argues that IHRA is an instrument intended to suppress Palestinian perspectives, as well as the discussion of topics such as apartheid. IHRA should therefore be understood as a form of state-sponsored anti-Palestinian racism. Thank you for listening to the ‘Palestine Debrief’ podcast. This podcast is produced by Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) and hosted by Wissam El Cheikh Hassan. Click here to support the work of CJPME.  Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Tiktok.Click here to leave us your comments, or email us at [email protected]. Disclaimer: The views and opinions of our guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the positions of CJPME.Resources: - CJPME report, "Defaming the Pro-Palestine Movement" - Canada’s Special Envoy must be replaced after spreading misinformation to defame the pro-Palestine movement: CJPMESend us Fan Mail

A December article in Al Jazeera describes Canada’s foreign policy towards Israel and Palestine as “schizophrenic.” It’s like Canada supports Israel, wants to support Israel, but is also worried about supporting it too much because it will affect their false image of Canada as a “peace loving, refugee welcoming nation.” We talk about Canada’s policies towards Israel since the beginning of genocide with a person with a long list of credentials that include Activist, Journalist, Lawyer and a person who ran for the Green Party in 2020 Dimitri Lascaris. Follow Dimitri Lascaris on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook. References: Jolie NDP motion Speech BreakdownNearly 500,000 Israeli left Israel since Oct. 7Thank you for listening to the ‘Palestine Debrief’ podcast. This podcast is produced by Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) and hosted by Wissam El Cheikh Hassan. Click here to support the work of CJPME.  Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Tiktok.Click here to leave us your comments, or email us at [email protected]. Disclaimer: The views and opinions of our guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the positions of CJPME.Send us Fan Mail

Last month The Breach published an article written by a whistle blower exposing CBC's extensive systemic anti-Palestinian biases in their reporting since October 7.  In this episode journalist Zahraa Al Akhrass who was fired from Global in November 2023 after posting pro-Palestinian content on her social media, shares her experiences with similar biases working at Global. Details about Zahraa's firing can be found on her social medias here and here. She also wrote an article titled "Fighting for Fair Coverage on Palestine" published on Brairpatch. Thank you for listening to the ‘Palestine Debrief’ podcast. This podcast is produced by Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) and hosted by Wissam El Cheikh Hassan. Follow Chris Farris Zabaneh on Instagram. Click here to support the work of CJPME.  Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Tiktok.Click here to leave us your comments, or email us at [email protected]. Send us Fan Mail

On April 17th 2024, the keffiyeh was banned from being worn by staff and guests in the Ontario legislature by speaker Ted Arnott. There had been no formal complaints nor was a motion presented to Ted Arnott for this ban, yet he acted on his own authority to impose the ban. This conversation with Chris Farris Zabaneh talks about the Keffiyeh Ban, how it came into place, the distraction tactic taken of imposing the ban, the supremacist approach of limiting non-white cultural attire and what can be strategically done to reverse the ban. Thank you for listening to the ‘Palestine Debrief’ podcast. This podcast is produced by Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) and hosted by Wissam El Cheikh Hassan. Follow Chris Farris Zabaneh on Instagram. Click here to support the work of CJPME.  Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Tiktok.Click here to leave us your comments, or email us at [email protected]. Send us Fan Mail

In December of last year NDP MP Matthew Green took the lead in sponsoring a Private Member’s bill, informally named “the Nakba Bill.” While the text of Green’s bill has not been made public, Green has made clear that his bill will call for Canada to formally acknowledge the Nakba and its tragic consequences for the Palestinian people. We talk private member bills, the Nakba, Parliament's Palestine motion, Canada's culpability, the IOF, the chances of Green's bill passing, and sleeping better at night.  It is worth noting that past Nakba bills introduced around the world failed to pass, including those by Rashida Tlaib in the US, and Layla Moran both in the UK, both of whom are Palestians. Matthew Green is not Palestinian. Thank you for listening to the ‘Palestine Debrief’ podcast. This podcast is produced by Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) and hosted by Wissam El Cheikh Hassan. Follow NDP MP Matthew Green on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.Click here to support the work of CJPME.  Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Tiktok.Click here to leave us your comments, or email us at [email protected]. Send us Fan Mail

In this episode, Tom is joined by Fargo Tbakhi, a queer Palestinian American writer and performance artist based in Washington D.C. and winner of 2018 Ghassan Kanafani Resistance Arts Prize. His writings have been published in various literary publications including The Berkeley Review. He is also the recipient of several fellowships. Fargo’s writings and performances challenge notions of erasure and colonization and propose a reality of a free and unoccupied Palestine.Links:Follow Fargo on Twitter Visit Fargo’s website to learn about him and his work Subscribe to this podcast and donate to CJPME to support the work that we do.Send us Fan Mail

In this episode, Rafeef, Tayla, and Tom are joined by Ahmed Masoud, Gaza-born Palestinian writer, director, and academic based in the United Kingdom. Ahmed is the author of Come What May and Vanished  which address issues in Gazan society, as well as in broader trends in Palestinian history. Ahmed has also directed a number of plays and is the co-founder of PalArt, a collective initiative aimed at promoting Palestinian voices and content in the arts and media. Listen in as we learn about Ahmed’s interest in creative writing and his efforts to amplify Palestinian voices. Links:Purchase Ahmed’s book Come What May  here and Vanished  here.  Visit Ahmed’s website hereRead more about Ahmed’s experience growing up in GazaLearn more about PalArt and the work it does to amplify Palestinian voicesSubscribe to this podcast and donate to CJPME to support the work that we do.Send us Fan Mail

In this episode, Rafeef, Tayla, and Tom are joined Dr. Ussama Makdisi, Palestinian-American scholar and academic, currently a Professor of History and Chancellor’s Chair at the University of California Berkeley. Dr Makdisi is the author of several books and publications on sectarianism, Ottoman and Arab history, US-Arab relations, and US missionary work in the Middle East. Listen in as we discuss Dr. Makdisi’s achievements and contributions to Middle-Eastern history, Arab identity and issues around Palestine-Israel. Links:Follow Dr. Makdisi on Twitter Purchase Age of Coexistence: The Ecumenical Frame and the Making of the Modern Arab WorldSubscribe to this podcast and donate to CJPME to support the work that we do.Send us Fan Mail

In this episode, Michael is joined by Palestinian journalist and activist Basel Adra, and Daniel Roth of the Centre for Jewish Nonviolence, to discuss Israel’s plans to expel more than 1,000 Palestinians from their homes in Masafer Yatta. We hear about what is happening on the ground, and discuss the role of journalism and international solidarity in challenging dispossession and apartheid. Links from this podcast:Basel Adra on TwitterBasel Adra in +972 Magazine: “I was handcuffed and blindfolded for reporting on settler violence”Daniel Roth on TwitterThe Centre for Jewish NonviolenceCJPME factsheet on Masafer Yatta (2021)Subscribe to this podcast, and donate to CJPME to support the work that we do.If you can, rate us and write a nice review if you like what you hear. It helps other people find our podcast and learn about the issues. Here are the instructions on how to find, rate, review and share the podcast on eight different platforms: Apple, Spotify, Google, TuneIn, Deezer, Stitcher, Pocket Casts, and iHeartRadio. Send us Fan Mail

In this episode, Michael is joined by Ben Jamal, Director of Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) in the UK. They discuss the anti-boycott bill currently being pushed by the British conservative government, how it poses a threat to freedom of speech and expression, and how civil society is fighting back to defend the ‘right to boycott.’ Links from this podcast:Follow the Palestine Solidarity Campaign on Twitter The PSC’s Right to Boycott campaign Subscribe to this podcast, and donate to CJPME to support the work that we do. If you can, rate us and write a nice review if you like what you hear. It helps other people find our podcast and learn about the issues. Here are the instructions on how to find, rate, review and share the podcast on eight different platforms: Apple, Spotify, Google, TuneIn, Deezer, Stitcher, Pocket Casts, and iHeartRadio.Send us Fan Mail

In this episode, Rafeef, Tayla, and Tom are joined by Chris Gazaleh, Palestinian-American muralist, activist, and community organizer. Using different mediums like ink, paint, and digital illustrations, Chris uses powerful symbols and imagery to advocate for Palestinian human rights and social justice. Listen in to learn about Chris’s art, his inspiration, and his efforts to use art to advocate for Palestinian justice and liberation.Links:To learn more about Chris and his work, visit his website hereFollow Chris Gazaleh on Instagram Check out the Clarion Alley Mural Project hereSubscribe to this podcast and donate to CJPME to support the work that we do.Send us Fan Mail

In this episode, Tayla and Tom are joined by Heifa Odeh, Palestinian-American chef, recipe developer and food blogger. Founder of the blog Fufu’s Kitchen and author of the recent cookbook, Dine in Palestine, Heifa seeks to celebrate and preserve traditional Palestinian dishes and recipes. Listen in to learn about Heifa’s expression and celebration of her Palestinian identity and culture through food.  Links:Check out Heifa’s blog and explore all the different Palestinian and Middle Eastern recipes here.Purchase Heifa’s cookbook Dine in Palestine: An Authentic Taste of Palestine in 60 Recipes from my Family to Your Table here.  Follow Heifa’s Fufu in the Kitchen on Instagram. Subscribe to this podcast and donate to CJPME to support the work that we do.Send us Fan Mail

In this episode, Rafeef, Tayla and Tom are joined by Mirna Bamieh, Palestinian chef, artist and founder of the Palestine Hosting Society - a cultural and social project that seeks to reclaim and revitalize Palestinian food practices and dishes. Listen in to learn about Mirna’s commitment to celebrating the Palestinian identity, culture, and heritage through food. Links:Check out the Palestine Hosting Society founded by Mirna here and visit her website to explore her other art projects and initiativesWatch Mirna talk about the origins of the Palestine Hosting Society its importance hereFollow the Palestine Hosting Society on Instagram. Learn more about how Mirna researches and hosts a table here. Subscribe to this podcast and donate to CJPME to support the work that we do.Send us Fan Mail

In this episode, Rafeef, Tayla and Tom are joined by Farah Nabulsi, Palestinian-British filmmaker and human rights advocate. She has written and produced four short films including Today They Took My Son and Nightmare of Gaza. Her most recent short The Present has won over 50 International awards for its powerful portrayal of the daily struggles faced by Palestinians living under Israeli occupation. Listen in as we discuss The Present, her inspiration, and her efforts to use film to share the Palestinian experience under Israeli occupation and apartheid system.Links:To learn more about Farah and her work, visit her website.Check out the online resource Oceans of Injustice, named after Farah’s first film which deconstructs the economic, social, and political aspects of Israeli occupation here. Read more about Farah’s upcoming film The Teacher. Subscribe to this podcast and donate to CJPME to support the work that we do.Send us Fan Mail

In this episode, Michael is joined by Jalal Abukhater, a Palestinian writer and activist based in Jerusalem, to discuss settler-colonial violence and dispossession in occupied Palestine. We discuss Israel’s attacks on the Palestinian presence in Jerusalem, Israel’s repeated military invasions in the West Bank (including this week’s deadly attack on Jenin), and Palestinian armed resistance. Links from this podcast:Jalal Abukhater on TwitterJalal’s websiteTwitter thread by Jalal on the settler take-over of land in Silwan Subscribe to this podcast, and donate to CJPME to support the work that we do. If you can, rate us and write a nice review if you like what you hear. It helps other people find our podcast and learn about the issues. Here are the instructions on how to find, rate, review and share the podcast on eight different platforms: Apple, Spotify, Google, TuneIn, Deezer, Stitcher, Pocket Casts, and iHeartRadio.Send us Fan Mail

In this episode, Michael is joined by Inès Abdel Razek, Executive Director of the Palestine Institute for Public Diplomacy (PIPD), an independent Palestinian organization focused on international mobilization and digital campaigning for Justice, Freedom and Equality. We discuss the work of PIPD and Palestine Virtual Reality, trends in Palestinian solidarity since May 2021, and what Palestinians think of Israel’s far-right government.    Links from this podcast:The Palestine Institute for Public DiplomacyTwitter: @InesAbdelRazekSubscribe to this podcast, and donate to CJPME to support the work that we do.If you can, rate us and write a nice review if you like what you hear. It helps other people find our podcast and learn about the issues. Here are the instructions on how to find, rate, review and share the podcast on eight different platforms: Apple, Spotify, Google, TuneIn, Deezer, Stitcher, Pocket Casts, and iHeartRadio.Send us Fan Mail

In this episode, Rafeef, Tayla and Tom are joined by Darin Sallam, Palestinian-Jordanian writer, director and filmmaker. Her most recent film, Farha, follows a young-girl’s traumatic experience during the Nakba. Despite obstacles in producing the film, Farha has been extremely well-received, especially among Palestinians for its realistic depiction of the devastating events of the Nakba. Listen in as we discuss Farha, her inspiration, and her efforts to use film to share important Palestinian stories and experiences.Links:Check out this article for insight about Farha and Palestinian cinema. Read about the historical events of the Nakba that inspired scenes in Farha.Hear more from Darin about producing Farha  despite the obstacles here.Subscribe to this podcast and donate to CJPME to support the work that we do.Send us Fan Mail

In this episode, Michael and Reem are joined by Antony Loewenstein to discuss his latest book, The Palestine Laboratory: How Israel Exports the Technology of Occupation Around the World. We discuss how Israel’s arms industry uses the occupied Palestinian territories as a testing ground for weaponry and surveillance technology that it then exports around the world. We also discuss the censorship of Palestinians and their allies by social media companies and the growing impact of direct action campaigns against Israeli weapons manufacturers like Elbit Systems. Links from this podcast:·      Buy Antony's book The Palestine Laboratory: How Israel Exports the Technology of Occupation Around the World ·      Antony's website and Twitter·      Palestine Action in the UK #ShutElbitDownSubscribe to this podcast, and donate to CJPME to support the work that we do.Send us Fan Mail

In this episode, Rafeef and Tayla are joined by Maysoun Odeh, Palestinian entrepreneur and co-founder and director of “NISAA”, the first Arabic radio station in the Middle East that is run by women for women. Launched in 2010, NISAA’s mission is to transform the perception of “women’s role in society by highlighting their social engagement, successes, and creativity.” Maysoun has worked to help inform and inspire Palestinian to assert their rights and empower themselves.Links:Check out the NISAA FM, co-founded and directed by Maysoun.  Watch Maysoun talk about the aim of NISAA as a social enterprise and the importance of empowering women here.Read about how NISAA radio station helps empower Palestinian women in a patriarchal society but more restrictively under Israeli occupation. Subscribe to this podcast and donate to CJPME to support the work that we do.Send us Fan Mail

In this episode, Tom, Rafeef and Tayla are joined by Vivien Sansour, the Palestinian-American founder of the Palestine Heirloom Library – a cultural and social project that works with farmers and advocates to recover and conserve threatened crop varieties. Through her art and storytelling, Vivien advocates for greater social engagement with Palestinian agriculture, heritage, and culture. Currently working on an autobiographical book documenting her work on seeds in Palestine and around the world, Vivien weaves together her personal experiences and research, making her work both a cultural and political act. Links:Check out the Palestine Heirloom Library, and Traveling Kitchen founded by Vivien.Buy seeds from the Heirloom Seed Library here.Watch Vivien talk about the origins of the Palestine Heirloom Library and its importance hereRead about Vivien’s efforts to revitalize and conserve Jadu’l, a watermelon variety unique to the city of Jenin.Desires to support Vivien’s work can be directed to this email address, [email protected]. Subscribe to this podcast and donate to CJPME to support the work that we do. Send us Fan Mail

This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Nakba (“catastrophe” in Arabic), when more than 700,000 Palestinians were forcibly expelled from their homes and country during the creation of Israel. To mark this occasion, CJPME and the Ottawa Forum on Israel Palestine recently hosted a webinar with Umar al-Ghubari and Rachel Beitarie, co-directors of Zochrot, a Jaffa-based organization which is dedicated to exposing the truth about the Nakba in Israeli society and promoting the right of return for refugees. This podcast episode features an excerpt from that webinar. Links from this podcast:·      Full video recording of the webinar (April 16, 2023)·      Zochrot’s website·      Support Zochrot’s crowdfunding campaignSubscribe to this podcast, and donate to CJPME to support the work that we do.Send us Fan Mail

In this news round-up episode, Reem joins Tom and Michael to discuss last week’s attack on Palestinian worshippers in the Al-Aqsa compound, and how Canada responded.  They’ll also talk about an interesting comment by Canada’s ambassador to the UN, and a recent humanitarian initiative for Gaza’s struggling farmers.  Links from this podcast:Read CJPME’s press release: Canada must condemn, sanction brutal Israeli attack on Al-Aqsa worshippers CJPME email campaign: Tell Trudeau: end Israeli atrocities at the Al-Aqsa mosque Watch: Bob Rae’s comment on Israeli “de facto annexation” of the occupied West BankThe CJPME Foundation’s “Gaza Farm Aid” project to help Palestinian farmers in Gaza Subscribe to this podcast, and donate to CJPME to support the work that we do.Send us Fan Mail

In this episode, Rafeef and Tom are joined by Nasser Jaber, the Palestinian-American co-founder of the Migrant Kitchen - a social enterprise in NYC which showcases the stories and cuisines of immigrant chefs. Nasser arrived in New York from Ramallah in 2001 hoping to make it big on Wall Street; but ended up being one of the city’s most influential restauranteurs. His journey as an advocate for marginalised communities, refugees, and immigrants is just beginning.Links: Check out The Migrant Kitchen, co-founded by Nasser.See also “The Migrant Kitchen Initiative,” an international charity lifting-up the most vulnerable members of the world’s communities.Read Nasser’s story at The Migrant Kitchen here.Subscribe to this podcast, and donate to CJPME to support the work that we do.Send us Fan Mail

What is data storytelling? How do we shift the dominant narrative on Palestine? On this episode, we are joined by Aline Batarseh, Executive Director of Visualizing Palestine. We discuss the work of Visualizing Palestine, its successes, its challenges, its new strategic plan, international solidarity, and the importance of shifting the narrative toward justice. Links from this podcast:·      Visualizing Palestine’s main website·      Visualizing Palestine 101·      VP’s Palestinian Journeys·      VP’s Growth of a Movement Timeline ·      VP’s Palestine Open MapsSubscribe to this podcast, and donate to CJPME to support the work that we do.Send us Fan Mail