The people's commission network held a two-day forum in Montreal titled Whose security? Our Security! from Feb. 4 to 6.
The event brought together activists, social justice organizers and communities impacted by Canada's national security agenda in order to broaden the movement against Canada's National Security Agenda, whether it be the criminalization of social justice movements, national security measures that target immigrant and migrant communities.
The Real News' Lia Tarachansky reports on the Viva-Palestina land convoy en route to Gaza.
Speaking on CBC Radio's Sunday Edition on the weekend, an Israeli commentator described the situation Israel faces as "agonizing."
This seems apt, given the horrific recent developments in Gaza. But Yossi Klein Halevi wasn't referring to the results of Israel's military assault - including Red Cross reports of Palestinian children found starving next to the corpses of their mothers. Rather, he was referring to the harsh criticism Israel is receiving from around the world.
For Halevi, the issue boils down to terrorism. With Hamas rockets falling on Israel, what alternative does Israel have but to strike back?
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