UK, Australia, Canada recognize Palestinian state
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Canada’s Shameful Choice . On the eve of the Jewish New Year — a sacred time of renewal, reflection, and hope — Canada chose betrayal. With
Israel's intensified military demolition campaign targeting high-rise buildings in Gaza City began this week. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Tennis Canada has said the Davis Cup tie on September 12 and 13 between Canada and Israel in Halifax, Nova Scotia will be played behind closed doors due to “escalating safety concerns.” More than 1,500 tickets that had been sold for the tie will be refunded.
Ottawa is calling Israel's latest ground offensive in Gaza City "horrific" and says it's making the release of hostages still held by Hamas less likely.
The Canadian government banned the Irish-language rap group Kneecap from the country Friday, saying the group has endorsed political violence and terrorism.