Category: War/Peace
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The Gaza Crisis: A Modest Proposal for Immediate Relief
This modest proposal is not a satire after Jonathan Swift’s 18th century satirical essay “A Modest Proposal” in which he suggested that the British solve the Irish overpopulation problem by … Keep reading »
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From Gaza: The Diary of “Aisha Hussein”
Aisha Hussein is not a real person; she is a composite. To underscore the dire situation in the midst of the destruction and bombing of Gaza, the occupation, sense of … Keep reading »
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Killing Children, the Burdens of Conscience, and the Israel-Hamas War: A Criminal Policy of Revenge
The massacre of innocent people is a serious matter. It is not a thing to be easily forgotten. It is our duty to cherish their memory. — Mahatma Gandhi Introduction: … Keep reading »
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Toronto Picketers at Pratt and Whitney
On Tuesday morning of December 12, more than two hundred workers and union members from across the Toronto area picketed the Mississauga manufacturing plant of defence contractor Pratt & Whitney … Keep reading »
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Ending #GazaGenocide is a Climate Issue
Indigenous Palestinians in Gaza have been enduring a horrific genocide. Israel’s pace of killing of Palestinians has had “few precedents in this century.” Entire neighbourhoods have been flattened; hospitals targeted; … Keep reading »
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Stop the Forced Deportation From Gaza of Palestinians to Egypt
We, the undersigned organizations, raise serious alarm regarding the ongoing forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza as part of the Israeli leadership’s stated intent to commit genocide. Omer Bartov, one … Keep reading »
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Youth Organizations in Israel Call for an Immediate Ceasefire
We, youth anti-apartheid activists, stand firmly against the indiscriminate killing of civilians and against the war-crimes perpetrated by Hamas and the Israeli army (IDF). We condemn all violence towards all … Keep reading »
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What Israelis Won’t be Asking About the Palestinians Released for Hostages
The list of Palestinians slated to be exchanged for Israelis should provoke reflection over the role of mass imprisonment in the occupation. Keep reading »
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Particles for Palestine: Physicists Call for Ceasefire Now!
To fellow physicists and other scientists around the world: We write with utmost urgency to demand a ceasefire in Gaza and the dispatch of long-term humanitarian aid. We also write … Keep reading »
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Palestine Genocide: Regressive Responses from Major Mental Health Organizations
Howl, howl, howl! Why should a dog, a horse, a rat have life, And thou no breath at all? Thou ’lt come no more, Never, never, never, never, never. — … Keep reading »
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Turkish Academics Call for Peace
The state of Israel, which has been illegally occupying the Palestinian territories for 56 years and has been besieging Gaza since 2006 in violation of international law, as also stated … Keep reading »
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Workers Block Access to Toronto Weaponsmaker L3Harris Arming Israel
“Last week we shut down the Toronto arms manufacturer INKAS; today we’re escalating with workers and community members blockading and disrupting production at four different weapons plants this morning, belonging … Keep reading »