Palestine

Saskatchewan legislature members have decided not to investigate the cause of a protest that disrupted the legislative assembly. Jeremy Harrison, the Saskatchewan Party government house leader, says his caucus decided not to pursue the investigation because it would have taken significant resources. In mid-November, dozens of protesters shouted from the galleries and called for a ceasefire in the […]

A Saskatchewan NDP legislature member has apologized for liking a social media post that some view as antisemitic. Jennifer Bowes says she never intended to cause anyone any pain when she liked a post on Instagram that contained a video where people chanted “from the river to the sea.” It’s been a popular refrain among […]

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — A four-day cease-fire between Israel and Hamas began Friday, allowing sorely needed aid to start flowing into Gaza and setting the stage for the release of dozens of hostages held by militants and Palestinians imprisoned by Israel. There were no reports of fighting in the hours after the truce began. The […]

Saskatchewan legislature makes changes to security in light of assembly disruption Saskatchewan legislature makes changes to security in light of assembly disruption Saskatchewan’s head of security at the province’s legislature says it’s changing public access to the galleries after protesters disrupted proceedings earlier this week. In an email to staff obtained by The Canadian Press, […]

“CEASEFIRE NOW” was the chant that interrupted Monday’s Legislative Assembly as hundreds of protestors called for a ceasefire and the provincial government’s support. The public gallery was overfilled with protestors who started the chant mid-way through the Question Period, causing all MLAs to be directed back to their chambers. The protestors were a mix of […]

RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Gaza was plunged into another communications blackout Wednesday, with internet and phone service cut for several hours as Israeli troops battled Hamas militants. Meanwhile, dozens of foreign passport holders crowded into a border crossing ahead of what could be the first such departure from the besieged Palestinian enclave. Communications began to […]

The Canadian government announced Saturday it will provide an additional $50 million for humanitarian assistance in the Gaza Strip as the region’s border crossing with Egypt opened to let a trickle of desperately needed aid into the besieged Palestinian territory. International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen issued a statement from Cairo, Egypt, saying the federal government […]

Friends, family and government officials have confirmed that at least six Canadians were killed on Oct. 7 when Hamas militants conducted a series of attacks in Israel. One of those victims has connections to Saskatchewan. Thousands of people have been killed so far in the conflict sparked by the Hamas attacks, which has escalated as […]

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel bombed areas of southern Gaza where Palestinians sought safety, killing dozens of civilians and at least one senior Hamas figure Tuesday in attacks it says are targeted at militants. U.S. officials worked to convince Israel to allow delivery of supplies to desperate civilians, aid groups and hospitals after days of […]

Global Affairs Canada has confirmed the death of a fifth Canadian in Israel after a series of attacks by Hamas militants, while Canadians in the besieged Gaza Strip still have no way to get out.   Three other Canadians who were in Israel when the attacks happened Oct. 7 are still missing, officials said Sunday. […]