As CJPME carries out its mission, CJPME's spokespeople, its campaigns and its initiatives are often cited in various Canadian and international media. The articles below, grouped by initiative, provide a sampling of some of this coverage.

• SPEAKING TOUR-ROBERT FISK, BEST SELLING AUTHOR AND JOURNALIST CORRESPONDENT OF THE INDEPENDENT IN THE MIDDLE EAST - PRINT MEDIA - February 2013

  Rabble.ca, Covering the “War on terror”: In conversation with Robert Fisk (Paul Weinberg) A personal interview where Robert Fisk blames Hollywood, naïve Western elites and underestimation of local forces for unnecessary military interventions of the West in the Arab world. Pan African News Wire, Robert Fisk on the Imperialist War in Africa Robert Fisk expresses his outrage concerning France’s military intervention in Mali on the basis of it being an imperial intervention. He also recalls failed wars of the past in the region, such as the Algerian war in the 1990s. Now Toronto, Lessons with Robert Fisk Ellie Krizner The internationally known journalist Robert Fisk offers his critical views on Western interventions and affirms that “The Arab world doesn’t belong to us”. Canada.com, Canada extends Mali mission amid signs of reluctance to do more (Lee Berthiaume) Robert Fisk is suspicious as to why the West finds a sudden interest in this 30 year old internal conflict. He explains why Canada should stay out of France’s military intervention. Le Devoir, Israël en mutation? (Claude Levesque) The renowned journalist Robert Fisk comments on the Israeli election results. He notes that an ever-changing Israel must come to realize that a meaningful dialogue with neighboring Palestine is necessary. The Georgia Straight, Journalist Robert Fisk illuminates the Middle East (Charlie Smith) The ‘Legendary’ Robert Fisk illuminates us about the often war-torn Middle East. He explains the changing relations the region has with the West in the context of the Arab Awakening. Hamilton Spectator, Journalist takes Western media to Task (Daniel Nolan) Robert Fisk explains why he does not believe on the war on Terror, how the West feeds injustice in the region and how the Arab Spring really should be interpreted. Calgary Herald, Who is Robert Fisk, and why does he matter, especially now? (Thomas Woodley) Provocative, award-winning Middle East journalist Robert Fisk, rich of 36 years of reporting in the region, will offer Albertans the opportunity of listening to a true expert. In a period of revolt and rapid evolution in the Middle East, it is important to stay accurately informed. Le Délit, Robert Fisk: Le Moyen Orient pour les nuls (Margot Fortin) Robert Fisk, is passing by McGill University and provides students with a critical view of Western media and shared his own views on recent events in the Middle East including the Arab awakening and the war in Mali. Vancouver Observer, Legendary Middle East journalist Robert Fisk to speak at St. Andrew’s-Wesley Church today (Alia Dharssi) World renowned journalist Robert Fisk speaks about the misconceptions of the “Arab Awakening”, problems with Western reporting on the Middle East, and Canada’s role in the world. Pacific Free Press, The Road Weary Warrior this way comes: Robert Fisk in Canada (CL Cook) Robert Fisk explains that the war on Terror has never existed and digs deeper on the crisis between East and West. Vancouver Observer. Journalist Robert Fisk criticizes shallow news coverage of the Middle East (Alia Dharssi) Middle East correspondent of 36 years for The Independent clarifies us on the reasons why Western media coverage is so shallow. He speaks about his role, as a journalist, to be objective on the side of those who suffer and state the truth. The Tyee, Is Robert Fisk today’s Orwell? (Crawford Kilian) This article shows the shared opinions Robert Fisk and George Orwell. Indeed, they have both denunciated the use of language to soften political actions. Robert Fisk speaks specifically about those lead by our Western governments in the Middle East today. Vueweekly.com, Fisky Business (Malcom Azania) World- renowned Middle East correspondent Robert Fisk shares his experience and critical opinions about about Bin Laden, the Syrian crisis and Obama’s reelection in the White House.

• SPEAKING TOUR-ROBERT FISK, BEST SELLING AUTHOR AND JOURNALIST CORRESPONDENT OF THE INDEPENDENT IN THE MIDDLE EAST - RADIO - February 2013

  CBC Montreal, Arab awakening Best-selling author and journalist Robert Fisk explains the difference between Arab Spring, a bloody period of revolts and the Arab Awakening, a slow process of Arab political and intellectual awakening through education and travels. Radio Canada International, Robert Fisk, le journaliste indigné Robert Fisk speaks to us about his Middle Eastern journalist correspondent’s role, of Ben Laden and of the Arab Spring. CBC News Saskatchewan, Journalist Robert Fisk Robert Fisk speaks about his career and his role today in the Middle East. He reminds us that the Middle East is a very important region to follow up on, and not only through Western media. Rabble.ca, Robert Fisk on Stephen Harper’s foreign policy, the Arab Spring, and the wars in Syria, Mali and Afghanistan (M. Murphy, D. O’Keefe, J. Hussain) Middle East correspondent Robert Fisk explains how Canada’s role in the Middle East is evolving, what the wars in Syria, Mali and Afghanistan represent to the West and why these last so long. CBC British Columbia, UK Journalist Robert Fisk says Media, Politicians sanitize the horror of war (Stephen Quinn) Robert Fisk, seven time awarded best journalist over the years, explains how politicians and the Western media subtly portrays the reality of war and dims the horror and injustices. He also speaks about his journalist’s duty to be as objective as possible and our duty to get informed from the right sources. CBC British Columbia, Talking with Robert Fisk Robert Fisk explains the process of how the Western media sanitizes the horrors of war through soft language and imagery. He updates us on the recent course of event in Syria, Israel and Palestine. BC Radio-The Current, Robert Fisk on Al Quaeda in North Africa and the legacy of the Arab Spring (Ana Maria Tremonti) Robert Fisk connects the dots between what we hear on the news and what the Arab Spring actually represents. He explains the connections between the revolts starting in Tunisia, Egypt, Libya and Syria and the recent surges of activities in Algeria and Mali.

• SPEAKING TOUR-ROBERT FISK, BEST SELLING AUTHOR AND JOURNALIST CORRESPONDENT OF THE INDEPENDENT IN THE MIDDLE EAST-VIDEO - February 2013

  CBC news player, Robert Fisk on Mali (Evan Solomon) Robert Fisk does not believe in ‘The War on terror’ and explains why. He also shares his perspectives on the recent surges of violence in Mali and Algeria. The Agenda, Robert Fisk: The Arab Spring’s Uncertain Future (Steve Paikin) Robert Fisk shares his insight on the Arab Awakening. He especially mentions that the Arab peoples are demanding freedom, dignity and an end of humiliation, may it be from the West, or from their own dictators. CBC Hamilton, Six things we have learned from Robert Fisk (Kaleigh Rogers) Robert Fisk has seen many wars and revolutions throughout his 36 years covering the Middle East for The Independent. This media breaks down 6 different important facts and advice from the journalist.

• SPEAKING TOUR - DR. MUSTAFA BARGHOUTI, PALESTINIAN LEGISLATOR AND ACTIVIST - December 2012

  Power & Politics (CBC), Palestinian MP on UN vote (Evan Solomon) During a speaking tour sponsored by CJPME, Mustafa Barghouti gave an interview to Evan Solomon on CBC. Dr. Barghouti discussed the astonishment of the Palestinian people to Canada’s vote against its non-member state status. He also describes how Canada’s vote negatively affects Canada’s role in the Middle-East peace process. He makes clear that, contrary to Canada and Israel’s claims, the Palestinian UN statehood bid is a multilateral rather than a unilateral act. Dr. Barghouti also spoke about the International Criminal Court and the important meeting on the Palestinian leadership that could unite all Palestinians under one leadership. Most of these topics were discussed in his lecture in Toronto, Ottawa and Montréal. The Current (CBC), Independent Palestinian legislator Mustafa Barghouti (Anna Maria Tremonti) This interview with CJPME-lecturer Dr. Barghouti documents his reaction to the Canadian response that followed the UN vote; and the recent war on Gaza. Other matters are discussed, like the potential effects of the UN vote on Palestine, the young generation’s role in Palestinian politics, or the absence of the principle of equality in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Dr. Barghouti asserts that the Western media do not report all the facts; for example, the Israeli violation of the truce was not covered. He concludes by saying that he honestly believes an Israeli-Palestinian peace is possible, but does not know what form it will take. Le Devoir, Palestine à l’ONU – Stupeur et colère en territoires occupés (Hélène Buzzetti) This article, which interviewed CJPME-hosted speaker Dr. Mustapha Barghouti, discusses the Canadian position before and after the UN vote, and quotes some of Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird statements. It is reported that Mustafa Barghouti was shocked by Canada’s UN vote. He believes that this stance is illogical given that Canada pretends to be in favour of a two-state solution. The author mentions that Dr. Barghouti was in Canada to give lectures for CJPME. Toronto Star, Two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict nearing ‘doomsday’ scenario, critics say (Olivia Ward) This article, which interviewed CJPME-hosted speaker Dr. Mustapha Barghouti, talks about the disastrous effects of Israel’s plans to build new colonies, announced soon after the UN vote on Palestine on Novembre 29. Indeed, the E1 construction project threatens the viability of a two-state solution. The author of the article also discusses the international community reaction after this Israeli declaration. She also mentioned that Dr. Barghouti’s conferences were sponsored by CJPME.

• AN ARTICLE ABOUT CANADIAN FOREIGN POLICY, ESPECIALLY WRITTEN FOR CJPME, BY STEVE HIBBARD, FORMER CANADIAN DIPLOMAT TO THE MIDDLE EAST - November 2012

  CBC News, What should be Canada's role in the Middle East?(Chris Hall) The author reflects on the role that Canada should play in the Middle East. He discusses Baird and Harper behaviour toward Mahmoud Abbas and Palestine regarding the UN vote. The author summarizes passages of the article written by Steve Hibbard especially for CJPME. He mentions that Hibbard calls for an impartial approach, and that he believes Canada should use its close ties with Israel to promote an Israeli-Palestinian peace.

• PALESTINE - HISTORIC UN VOTE - November 2012

  Toronto Star, Palestinians win historic UN vote over Canada’s Objections (Olivia Ward) This article quotes CJPME President Thomas Woodley. Woodley expresses CJPME’s strong disagreement with the Canadian government’s stance on the UN vote. Woodley makes clear that supporting the Palestinian bid is by no means an opposition to Israel or to negotiation. It is rather a vote in favour of the existence of a viable and independent Palestinian state. Montreal Gazette, Canada's UN vote encourages West Bank settlement enterprise (CJPME President Thomas Woodley: op-ed) This op-ed by CJPME President Thomas Woodley analyses the implications of the UN General Assembly’s recognition of Palestine as an “observer state”, and the responses of the Harper government and Liberal Party leader Bob Rae to this development. Woodley challenges the criticisms levelled by the Tories and Rae against the Palestinian bid, as well as the erroneous assumptions shared by the Tories, Rae and Israeli leaders. He also draws attention to the fact that Israel’s actions over the last 12 years have killed many more civilians than have the actions of Palestinian groups.

• ISRAELI SCHOLAR ILAN PAPPÉ TOURS CANADA - May 2012

  Vancouver Observer, Professor Ilan Pappé brings the Israeli-Palestinian discussion to Vancouver (Eva Sajoo) Covers Ilan Pappe’s visit to Vancouver on a tour hosted by CJPME. Mentions Pappe’s discussion on the “false paradigm of peace” which dominates discussions on the Israel-Palestine issue. Includes comments about the worsening conditions of the inhabitants of the Gaza strip and the West Bank, as well as the effects of the Arab Spring on “the region’s longest running conflict: the Israeli-Palestinian question.” Calgary Herald, Lakritz: Threat to Israel mustn’t be downplayed (Naomi Lakritz) CJPME received permission to respond to this malicious op-ed by Naomi Lakritz, which contains intentional misquotes and inaccurate reporting. The op-ed discusses Ilan Pappe’s talk at the University of Calgary, hosted by CJPME. Lakritz misrepresented both Pappe and his host to the readers. Calgary Herald, Woodley: Inspired by a courageous Israeli (Thomas Woodley) In a rebuttal to the earlier opinion piece by Naomi Lakritz, CJPME president Thomas Woodley describes how she wronged the Israeli scholar Ilan Pappe. Mentions how Lakritz misquoted and misrepresented Pappe as well as fellow Israeli historian Benny Morris. Explains how the article serves to debase the Palestinian side of the Israel-Palestine conflict, rather than to inform readers about Pappe’s perspective. Rabble.ca, Revisiting the Palestine question: An interview with Ilan Pappe (Paul Weinberg) An interview with Ilan Pappe about some of the topics addressed on his tour, which began in Montreal and was sponsored by CJPME. The topics discussed during the interview include: the 1948 expulsion of Palestinians from their land; Pappe’s current research on Israel and the 1967 occupation; Pappe’s issues with Israeli academia; Norman Finkelstein and the two-state solution; Pappe’s support for the BDS movement. The Toronto Star, Two voices from the Mideast (Haroon Siddiqui) The article is about Ilan Pappe and his cross-Canada tour, sponsored by CJPME. Mentions Pappe’s views on Israel and the peace process, as well as his endorsement of the BDS movement. Also discusses Bahey El-Din Hassan, who came to Toronto to talk about the situation in Egypt and the future of democracy in that country. The Toronto Star, One-state solution to Mideast peace may arrive by default (Olivia Ward) Covers Ilan Pappe’s talk at the University of Toronto, sponsored by CJPME. The article quotes Pappe on his opinion about the two-state solution that proposes a plan for Israelis and Palestinians to co-exist side by side. Mentions other views on the relative probability of the success of the two-state solution.

• A CHILD'S VIEW FROM GAZA IN MONTREAL - April 2012

  The Canadian Jewish News,Gaza children’s exhibit draws criticism (Janice Arnold) This piece covers A Child’s View from Gaza, a multi-city art exhibition sponsored by CJPME, which features drawings and artwork by children depicting situations from their daily life in Gaza. Includes comments criticising the exhibition, as well as defending comments from the owner of Cinema du Parc, the Montreal venue for the exhibition, Roland Smith.

• NDP LEADERSHIP RACE - March 2012

  Embassy, Advocates hope new Opposition leader shifts NDP position on Israel (Ingrid Walter) Covers the election of Thomas Mulcair as leader of the New Democratic Party, and the possible resulting shift in the party’s policy on Israel. Quotes various sources on their opinion of Mulcair, including CJPME president Thomas Woodley: “We think he will move things more to the center [of the Canadian political spectrum]”, implying that there is a greater possibility that Mulcair will change the party line than his former NDP leadership rivals.

• THE IRAN-ISRAEL QUESTION - March 2012

  Toronto Star, Prime Minister Stephen Harper echoes hawks on Iran (Haroon Siddiqui) Covers Prime Minister Stephen Harper on the issue of Canada’s role regarding Israel’s willingness to launch a preemptive strike on Iranian nuclear facilities. Includes comment about CJPME, which urged the Harper government not to support unprovoked military action against Iran, as it will lead to unknown consequences. Harper was vague when answering a question about whether Canada would support such an attack, and accused Iran of being the ‘greatest threat to the planet.’

• NORMAN FINKELSTEIN ON ISRAEL-PALESTINE - January 2012

  Montreal Mirror, Norman Finkelstein talks Middle East (Roxanne Hudon) A brief piece that mentions Norman Finkelstein’s lecture on practical approaches to resolving the Israel-Palestine conflict, hosted by CJPME. Quotes CJPME president Thomas Woodley on Finkelstein’s dedication to the Palestine-Israel issue and his willingness to hear about opposing views: “Finkelstein has dedicated his career to this conflict. He’s very methodical in his books and his research. Obviously, there are people who are opposed to his views, but he’s dangerous, because he’s such a rigorous researcher.”

• AMIRA HASS CROSS-CANADA SPEAKING TOUR - September 2011

  Vancouver Observer, Amira Hass, Israeli journalist, tells heart-wrenching stories from life in Palestine at UBC event (Hadani Ditmars) Based on a talk by Israeli journalist Amira Hass during a UBC event sponsored by CJPME, this article covers Hass’s history as an Israeli reporter who has lived in Gaza and the West Bank. Includes Hass’s comments on the privileges enjoyed by Jews that are not awarded to Palestinians; the diminished freedom of movement of Palestinians since the Oslo accords were signed in 1993; the two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict, and the future of the territory, among other things. Toronto Star, Journalist is a witness in West Bank: Palestinians are ‘losing hope’(Olivia Ward) This piece covers Amira Hass, a correspondent for the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, and mentions her lecture tour, which was hosted by CJPME. The article quotes Hass, who is seen as a “traitor” by the Israeli right, on her opinion of the likelihood of the success of the Palestinian bid for full UN membership. Arutz Sheva, Amira Hass: I've Had it With the Jews (David Lev) A highly unbalanced piece which seeks to smear Israeli journalist Amira Hass and CJPME, and accuses both Hass and CJPME as being ‘far left’ radicals. Mentions Hass’s cross-Canada speaking tour and her stop in Vancouver. The Sheaf, Veteran journalist Amira Hass shares truth about Palestinian conditions (Tannara Yelland) An article about Amira Hass, reporter for the Israeli newspaper Haaretz. Mentions her thanking CJPME for facilitating her speaking tour. Includes comments from her speech about the ongoing conflict between Palestine and Israel, including the issue of ‘translating occupation to the occupier’, the unequal use of rhetoric when referring to violence committed by the Israeli military vs. Armed Palestinians, and the importance of showing Israelis the dangers of the occupation in order to achieve piece in the Middle East.

• PALESTINIAN BID FOR STATEHOOD - September 2011

  Embassy Magazine, Canada lobbying 'like-minded' countries on Palestinian vote: envoy (Sneh Duggal) The article discusses the Palestinian territories’ bid for statehood, as well as Canada’s position on it. Quotes CJPME president Thomas Woodley on the consequences of Canada voting against the Palestinian bid. The piece also mentions that while Woodley believes that the “recognition of Palestinian statehood is long overdue”, he acknowledges that some complications may arise in the case of statehood recognition, including the status of Palestinian refugees in neighbouring countries.

• TARIQ RAMADAN ON THE ARAB SPRING - July 2011

  Arab Spring not Islamist uprising, says Muslim An article that covers Tariq Ramadan’s lecture, entitled The Arab Spring and the West, which was sponsored by CJPME, and attracted about 400 people. Mentions Tariq Ramadan’s statement that his aim is to build bridges between Islam and the West, and not to 'Islamize' the West.

• CRITICISM OF CPCCA REPORT - July 2011

  York Region, Anti-Semitism report called alarming Covers the CPCCA report about the alleged rise of anti-Semitism on university campuses. Quotes CJPME President Thomas Woodley’s comment on how the alleged rise of anti-Semitism simply reflects an expanded definition that includes any comments against Israeli policy Aljazeera, Canada clamps down on criticism of Israel (Jillian Kestler-DAmours) A comprehensive article that calls for the rejection of many of the CPCCA’s findings as an attack on the freedom of speech and protest, and as undermining the fight against real cases of anti-Semitism. Includes comments describing Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper as “a staunch supporter of Israeli policy” who describes any criticism of Israel as a form of 'new anti-Semitism'.

• CANADIAN PM’S STAND ON 1967 BORDERS - June 2011

  Embassy: Harper's stand on Israel's 1967 borders seen crossing several lines. Position at G8 creates ambiguity, risks upsetting Obama, experts say (Anca Gurzu) Covers the Harper government’s ambiguity on the current and future status of the West Bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem, and the confusion and resentment this has created at a diplomatic level. Quotes CJPME President Thomas Woodley and various diplomats.

• CANADIAN ADVOCACY GROUPS ON ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT - May 2011

  The Mark: Supporting One Nation to Harm Another (Mark Sholdice) An amusing article which mentions CJPME, and alleges that the groups doing work on the constellation of Israeli-Palestinian issues are dominated by “radical leftist activists.”

• OBAMA’S MAY 19 SPEECH ON THE MIDDLE EAST - May 2011

  Embassy. "Time for West to deliver on Middle East peace" (Thomas Woodley: May 26, 2011) Op-ed written by CJPME President Thomas Woodley by invitation from Embassy Magazine

• NETANYAHU’S DEFIANCE OF LONG-STANDING INTERNATIONAL ASSUMPTIONS ABOUT 1967 BORDERS AND PEACE NEGOTIATIONS - May 2011

  Embassy: Time for West to deliver on Middle East peace (Thomas Woodley) Op-ed written by CJPME President Thomas Woodley by invitation from Embassy magazine.

• MOHAWK COLLEGE CEDES TO PRESSURE TO CANCEL FINKELSTEIN LECTURE - February 2011

  Globe and Mail. Activist group may seek injunction to allow Israel critic to talk at Mohawk (Adrian Morrow: Feb. 15, 2011) Includes comments by CJPME Vice President Grace Batchoun about CJPME's decision to explore the possibility of seeking an injunction to deal with Mohawk College's last minute demands for four police and four campus security officers—which CJPME considered unnecessary and excessive—to be stationed at Dr. Finkelstein's lecture, at CJPME's expense. Mentions that after Mohawk received "demands from local Jewish organizations that the event be cancelled, Mohawk got the jitters and decided the event would have to be policed as a safety precaution." Hamilton Spectator. College fees anger group. (Meredith MacLeod: Feb. 15, 2011) Makes reference to CJPME President Thomas Woodley's position on Mohawk College's decision to impose at the last minute hefty charges for security personnel neither requested nor deemed necessary by CJPME. Toronto Star. Injunction sought to force Mohawk College to allow lecture (Valerie Hauch: Feb. 16, 2011) Quotes CJPME Vice-President Grace Batchoun's comment that Mohawk's attempt to impose onerous security charges at the last minute was politically motivated and a response to pressure by people who do not want the Israeli-Palestinian conflict discussed. Mentions that Finkelstein spoke to a peaceful, sold-out crowd of about 500 at York University on Feb. 16, and had spoken to a similarly peaceful crowd at Queens University the evening before, where the university neither organized security nor required the CJPME to provide or pay for it. Globe and Mail. Letters to the editor – Mohawk’s misstep (Feb. 17, 2011: Louis Jabray; Andrea Summers) A reader argues that Mohawk College has caved in to elements whose interest is "to stifle the kind of narrative that is sorely missing in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict" and that "it is incumbent on institutions of higher learning such as Mohawk College to uphold the principles of free speech and not to succumb to such pressure." Toronto Star. Author’s speech moved to Hamilton church (Valerie Hauch: Feb. 18, 2011) Quotes CJPME Vice-President Grace Batchoun on why CJPME had to move Dr. Finkelstein's lecture to a church, following an attempt by Mohawk College to impose onerous security charges at the last minute. Hamilton Spectator. Controversial lecture moved to church (Danielle Wong: Feb. 19, 2011) Quotes CJPME President Thomas Woodley on CJPME's decision to move the Hamilton Finkelstein lecture to a church: “My feeling from the beginning was that (Mohawk’s) intent was to shut down the event by imposing ridiculous security charges. ...I believe that this sort of game of chicken this past week is a very sad statement on the state of free speech in Canada and postsecondary institutions. If we are slapped with outrageous security charges every time we seek to bring a lecture to the Canadian public, this is essentially silencing our voice." Toronto Star. Walkom: Bev Oda, free speech and Harper’s fixation on Israel (Thomas Walkom: Feb. 19, 2011) Walkom argues that Mohawk College's attempt to silence Finkelstein was "unspeakable" but that given Prime Minister Stephen Harper's fixation on what he considers "enemies of Israel," it was "not unexpected." Mentions some of Dr. Finkelstein's works and their central points: that Israel was not uninhabited when Jewish European refugees arrived there; that mainstream groups are using the tragedy of the Holocaust to justify Israel's excesses; and that those who allege that critics of Israel are anti-Semitic have a lot of chutzpah. Hamilton Spectator. Uprisings positive for peace? 300 attend Finkelstein lecture (Danielle Wong: Feb. 22, 2011) Covers both the content of Dr. Finkelstein's Hamilton lecture, and the controversy surrounding Mohawk's cave-in to the pressure from local Jewish groups intent on getting the lecture cancelled or getting equal time at CJPME's event. Notes that about 300 people were in attendance. Quotes both CJPME President Thomas Woodley, and a spokesman for "Never Again", a group that slammed Dr. Finkelstein's lecture but did not pose questions directly to Dr. Finkelstein during the event.

• CJPME’S HUMAN DRAMA IN GAZA PHOTO EXHIBITION COMES TO EDMONTON - November 2010

  Edmonton Journal. "Photo exhibit shows conflict’s toll on Gaza residents. Organizers seek to open eyes to lives torn apart by war" (Ben Gelinas) Nov. 20, 2010. Describes CJPME’s Human Drama in Gaza photo exhibition in adequate detail, referring to it as an “exhibit of raw and frightening wartime photographs” intended to “open eyes to the human toll of conflict in Palestine.” Mentions the specific content of some of the photos. Mentions exhibition co-hosts CJPME and the Canada-Palestine Cultural Association. Quotes Canada-Palestine Solidarity activist Scott Harris—who was in the West Bank during the assault—about the photo exhibit.

• STRATEGIC LECTURE TOUR OF HANEEN ZOABI, A PALESTINIAN MEMBER OF THE ISRAELI PARLIAMENT - November 2010

  Toronto Star. "Netanyahu confident U.S. settlement offer will pass" (Olivia Ward) Nov. 18, 2010. A very informative, balanced article, albeit slightly marred by a title that obscures the fact that the piece covers multiple and opposing perspectives—not just Netanyahu’s—on the Obama administration’s offer of $3 billion in military aid to Israel in return for a 90-day extension of the moratorium on new colony (a.k.a. settlement) construction. Includes comments on the deal by Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Haneen Zoabi, a Palestinian member of the Israeli Knesset on a CJPME-hosted tour in Canada the week the article was written.

• LAUNCH OF CJPME’S BDS CAMPAIGN - November 2010

  NOW Magazine (Toronto) "Out of the bag. Targeting of Mountain Equipment over Israel-made goods sparks tangle over tactics" (Paul Weinberg) Nov.18-25, 2010 A comprehensive article about multiple perspectives on the BDS campaign, specifically the issue of how wide or narrow the boycott should be, and its purpose. Focuses specifically on the boycott of Mountain Equipment Coop (MEC)—CJPME’s November boycott target. Leads off by quoting CJPME President Thomas Woodley on why CJPME has opted to actively promote a boycott at this point, and provides a bit of information about CJPME and its activities. Also quotes MEC rep Tim Southam on the coop’s position on the boycott and his take on its relevance.

• GIDEON LEVY TOURS CANADA - September 2010

  NOW Magazine (Toronto): BIG 3. NOW editors pick a trio of this week’s can’t-miss events: ISRAEL’S GAZA MESS-UP (Sept. 16-22, 2010) Describes CJPME’s Gideon Levy event as a “can’t-miss event” in Toronto. Provides full event details and link to CJPME website. Describes Levy’s expertise on the Israeli-Palestinian issue. Excellent advance publicity for CJPME’s event. Montreal Gazette. Israeli journalist Gideon Levy looks beyond Palestinian menace. Columnist brings his controversial calls for understanding to McGill on Monday (Irwin Block) Sept. 18, 2010 Based on an interview conducted just before Levy left Tel Aviv to travel to Canada, this article provides some information about the Montreal tour date (advance publicity). It also quotes Levy on the following issues: conditions in Gaza fuelling terrorism; the need for Israel to negotiate with Hamas; the prospects for successful peace negotiations; the dangers of Israel raising Palestinian expectations and then not making the compromises that would allow a peace deal. (N.B. The Edmonton Journal included this article at its own website. The Vancouver Sun provided a link to this article at its own webpage.) CBC Radio – As It Happens. Feature interview with Gideon Levy (Carol Off). Sept. 20, 2010 (Part 3) A 27-minute feature interview of Gideon Levy by As It Happens anchor Carol Off. Significantly, Levy challenges the belief that Netanyahu’s political circumstances limit his ability to make the choices needed to reach a peace agreement. Levy predicts the outcome of the current crisis over Israel’s refusal to extend the moratorium on new construction starts in the colonies. Also discusses the following: Mahmoud Abbas’s limitations as a representative of the Palestinians; Palestinian divisions; need to include Hamas in the negotiations; Avigdor Lieberman; Levy’s disappointment with Obama; the role of the international community in the peace process; and the need to end the Occupation. At the end, identifies CJPME as the host of Levy’s tour. Listen to Part 3: http://www.cbc.ca/asithappens/episode/2010/09/20/monday-september-20-2010/ Rabble.ca. Moral blindness: Interview with Gideon Levy. (Am Johal) Sept. 20, 2010 An extensive interview of Gideon Levy covering the following topics: the reasons for Israel’s drift to the right; Avigdor Leiberman’s political base and influence; Israel’s “moral blindness”; Israeli and international media coverage of the conflict; the need to include Hamas in the peace negotiations; the respective roles of the US and EU in the peace process; Canada’s policies toward Israel; the challenges facing the Israeli left. CBC – Radio Noon (Montreal). Sept. 20, 2010. 12:40 pm. Interview of Gideon Levy by programme host Bernard St. Laurent. Toronto Star: Siddiqui: Critique of Israel comes from within the country. (Haroon Siddiqui). Sept. 23, 2010 Based on an interview arranged by CJPME prior to Mr. Levy’s arrival in Canada, this article by the Star’s Editor Emeritus discusses the following: Haaretz’s refusal to muzzle Levy despite pressure; Levy’s assessment of the significance of Israel’s raid on the flotilla (which occurred after the publication of Punishment of Gaza); the bleak prospects for successful peace negotiations under Benjamin Netanyahu; the impact of the West Bank’s economic situation on peace talks; Levy’s assessment of current Canadian policy toward Israel. Alert Radio An exclusive in-depth interview with Israel’s preeminent journalist Gideon Levy (Broadcast nationally at 12 different universities and online). (Andrea Levy) Sept. 23, 2010 Gideon Levy responds to the question “is Israel overly criticized by the international media?” He examines the utility and impact on Israel of the BDS campaign and warns of Israelis’ tendency to presume the world is anti-Semitic. He describes the collapse of the Israeli left and the peace camp and warns listeners not to expect any change from within the Israeli society, saying that the mainstream of Israeli society is now right-wing, and change can only come from without. He asserts that Israelis and Palestinians each deserve a state of their own, but that because of the Israeli colonies, it is almost too late for a two-state solution. He also explains why he is quite sceptical of a one-state solution. He analyses the reasons Israelis are so indifferent to the plight of the Palestinians. (14-minute interview) Humber Radio (Toronto) - @ Humber. Interview with Gideon Levy (Shaun Bernstein) Sept. 23, 2010. A 5-minute interview broadcast on Sept. 23 on @ Humber, the station’s noon public affairs programme. La Presse. Un sceptique non confondu (Agnès Gruda). Sept. 24, 2010 An article based on a long interview with Mr. Levy during his visit to Montreal. Ms. Gruda reports, among other things, Mr. Levy’s comments on the expiry of the moratorium on new constructions in the West Bank settlements and the lack of interest in Israeli society towards the peace process. In his interview with Ms. Gruda, Levy calls on the "true friends" of Israel – such as Canada – to be, as he is, critical of Israel’s policies of Occupation, which, in the long term, will undermine Israel. Georgia Straight (Vancouver). Gideon Levy, author of The Punishment of Gaza, foresees bleak future for Palestine (Shadi Elien). Sept. 24, 2010 Based on an interview conducted with Levy while he was in Canada, the article quotes Levy on the need for Israel’s friends, including Canada, to be more critical of Israel’s conduct, especially Operation Cast Lead and Israel’s rejection of the Goldstone report. It also summarizes Levy’s assessment of the limitations of the current round of peace talks, and his disappointment about Obama’s position. Levy is quoted as saying that the US could end the Occupation in months if it decided to do so. Provides venue info for Vancouver Levy event — good advance publicity for CJPME event. NOW Magazine (Toronto). Israel's primo journo: GIDEON LEVY TALKS MIDEAST PEACE IN TORONTO (Ellie Kirzner). Sept. 25, 2010, online Describes Levy’s journalism and, based on his comments at the Toronto event, summarizes his take on the following: the current round of peace negotiations; the Israeli political mindset and its impact on peace prospects; Hamas; Iran; the boycott of Israel; and the concept of the Jews as the chosen people. Identifies CJPME as the host of the tour. CBC – CBC News Weekend. Sept. 27, 2010 Interview with Gideon Levy, conducted in Calgary, broadcast across the country live at 10:15 am EST Le Délit. Gideon Levy à McGill : Le célèbre journaliste était de passage à Montréal pour présenter son livre The Punishment of Gaza (Xavier Plamondon) Sept. 28, 2010 This article discusses the success of the Gideon Levy talk organized by CJPME in Montreal and some of the highlights of the evening. Reports Levy’s assessment on the poor coverage of the conflict offered by Israeli media, the indifference of Israeli society vis-à-vis their Palestinian neighbours and explains how Israel - the oppressor in this conflict - indulges in rhetoric portraying itself as the victim. On this point, Levy is quoted as saying, "If I steal your car, I'm not in a position to impose conditions for returning it to you." Embassy Magazine. ‘Being pro-Occupation is being anti-Israel’(Lee Berthiaume). Sept. 29, 2010 In this interview Levy discusses whether Israel’s attack on Gaza a year ago was defensive and conducted in response to rocket fire from Gaza. Levy asserts that Gaza is still occupied, although Israeli forces are now outside its walls. He also discusses the limited nature of Israeli democracy, the alleged “existential” threats to Israel, Canadian Middle East policy, and whether Israel is being disproportionately criticized internationally. You Tube video – interview with Gideon Levy at University of British Colombia. (Arshy Mann - Ubyssey Editor). Sept. 29, 2010 An excellent 12:19’ interview with Gideon Levy conducted at UBC. Covers many issues covered in Levy’s talks, but also others that were not, including: accusations that Levy is a propagandist for Hamas; Levy’s assessment on the feasibility of the “One State solution” and the “Two-State solution”; stumbling blocks to the participation of Israel’s Arab citizens in the peace process; the reason Israeli-Palestinian issues are so contentious on Canadian and US campuses; Hamas and the use of violence/terrorism; comparisons made between the Israeli occupation and German Nazism; what Canada’s role in the resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict should be. The Gateway - The official student newspaper at the University of Alberta. Levy talks solutions in Middle East (Kaitlyn Grant). Sept. 30, 2010. Covers Levy’s comments regarding the US and international pressure as the determining factors in the resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Also mentions Levy’s comments on the role of students in changing public opinion. The Hamilton Spectator. Israeli journalist speaks out (David Cohen), Sept. 30, 2010. An excellent article on Levy’s talk, supplemented with information from Cohen’s interview with him. The article discusses the role of the Israeli media in perpetuating the refusal of ordinary Israelis and their government to acknowledge the horrors of the occupation and the need to end it. It also discusses Levy’s history as a journalist, and the contradictions between Israel’s stated position that it wants to negotiate peace, and its continued construction of settlements (colonies) in the occupied territories. Levy comments on Canadian support for Israeli institutions in the colonies and tax write-offs for such support. Ubyssey Student Newspaper. Levy decries Palestinian treatment (Fabrizio Stendardo). Sept. 30, 2010 Covers Levy’s talk at UBC and his comments made in an interview. Comments that there were moments of shock from the audience, such as when Levy said he could not recall another occupation in which the occupiers felt so good about themselves. Also cites Levy’s comment that Israel is brainwashing its citizens through its education system. Quotes Levy as saying “The responsibility [for peace] is on the occupier, not the occupied. When a thief steals your car, the thief is not in a position to put conditions on returning your car.’” (nb. At Ubyssey’s website, this article is accompanied by a superb 12-minute video interview by Ubyssey editor Arshy Mann which has been posted on You Tube) StraightGoods.ca. Israeli author and journalist speaks out. Gideon Levy says Israel demonizes Palestinians to justify occupation (Dennis Gruending). Oct. 5, 2010 A set of representative quotes from Levy’s lecture in Ottawa. Covers the Israeli political mindset, the need for pressure from outside Israel; the moral imperative for Israelis to take responsibility for disaster imposed on the Palestinians, the current peace process, and the issue of the Palestinians’ “right of return”, among other matters. The Mark. Harper’s support of Israel’s occupation in the West Bank violates both international law and the rights of Canadian citizens (Antonia Fikkert). Oct. 6, 2010 This article argues that Canada’s current foreign policy on the Middle East values commercial gain over the promotion of peace and justice. Covers the following: our voting record on crucial UN resolutions; Canadian authorities’ tolerance of Israeli war crimes and discriminatory Israeli treatment of Arab-Canadians; and the Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement.

• CJPME’S HUMAN DRAMA IN GAZA PHOTO EXHIBITION COMES TO HAMILTON - July 2010

  The Hamilton Spectator: Human drama documented. Controversial photo exhibit is a message of hope, local organizers say (Jeff Mahoney). July 9, 2010 - Describes the photos that most moved the journalist, and their human implications. Quotes local organizers on the purpose of the exhibition. Provides some background information about the assault on Gaza and the destruction it caused. Mentions the campaign to shutter the exhibition in Montreal. (N.B. Contains one inaccuracy – implies that the owner of the building in which the exhibition was shown in Montreal initially refused to allow it to be shown. In fact, the owner’s reaction came after the exhibition had opened and he was pressured to have the Cinema take it down.)

• CJPME’S HUMAN DRAMA IN GAZA COMES TO TORONTO - June 2010

  NOW Magazine, Big 3, NOW editors pick a trio of this week’s can’t-miss events/ Gaza behind the blockade, June 9-16, 2010 This note provides advance coverage of the Toronto run of CJPME’s Human Drama in Gaza photo exhibition, urging Torontonians to take time to visit it. Catholic Register, Gaza drama comes to Toronto as controversial exhibit opens, Sheila Dabu, June 18, 2010 An article presenting and contextualizing the Gaza Photo expo very objectively. The writer speakers to Grace Batchoun of CJPME, to Mary Corkery of KAIROS who attended the opening, and to a B’nai Brith legal affairs director.

• CANADIAN FOREIGN POLICY - May 2010

  Briarpatch Magazine, Scrutinizing Canada’s new Middle East policy, Jillian Kestler-D’Amours, May-June 2010 CJPME facilitates readers’ access to this excellent analysis of recent shifts in Canadian foreign policy and the abandonment of any semblance of balance in Canada’s approach to the Middle East.

• BARGHOUTI MAY 2010 TOUR - May 2010

  NOW Magazine, BIG 3 / NOW editors Gaza Photo Expo as week’s can’t-miss events, May 5-12, 2010 Paragraph of advance coverage of Dr. Barghouti’s appearance in Toronto, explaining why his appearance in Toronto is important. Suite101.com, Dr. Mustafa Barghouti Speaks in Toronto, Colin Ellis, May 9, 2010 An accurate and thoughtful report on the talk given by Dr. Mustafa Barghouti on May 8 in Toronto during the Canadian speaking tour sponsored by CJPME. NOW Magazine, Barghouti wired, Michael Watier, May 13-19, 2010 An excellent photo of Dr. Mustafa Barghouti taken during his May 8 presentation at OISE, sponsored by CJPME, along with a brief explanatory caption.

• HUMAN DRAMA IN GAZA PHOTO EXPOSITION COMES TO LÉVIS, QUÉBEC - April 2010

  Le Peuple (Lévis), Le drame de Gaza en photos au Cégep de Lévis-Lauzon, Pierre Duquet, April 5, 2010 This article gives summary coverage to the hosting of CJPME’s “Human Drama in Gaza” photo expo in Lévis, QC. Le Soleil, Exposition de photos sur Gaza à Lévis, Frédéric Denoncourt, April 6, 2010 Another brief article in the Quebec City region media. This article gives summary coverage to the hosting of CJPME’s “Human Drama in Gaza” photo expo in Lévis, QC.

• BARGHOUTI MARCH, 2010 TOUR CANCELLATION - March 2010

  Toronto Star, Palestinian anger over settlements `rising,' MP says, Olivia Ward, March 18, 2010 A brief article quoting Dr. Mustafa Barghouti—to whom CJPME referred journalists—on the Palestinian reaction to the Israeli announcement of further settlement construction. Rabble.ca, Harper government obstructs entry to Palestinian Member of Parliament and peace activist Mustafa Barghouti, March 19, 2010 Based on CJPME sources, this articles reports on the Canadian government’s foot-dragging about issuing a visa, thereby forcing the cancellation of Dr. Barghouti’s tour. Toronto Star, Palestinian MP issued visa too late to visit Canada, Joanna Smith, March 19, 2010 A brief article on the circumstances, including Canadian government foot-dragging, that obliged CJPME and Dr. Mustafa Barghouti to postpone his Canadian speaking tour. Toronto Star,Palestinian MP's visa too late for visit, Joanna Smith, March 19, 2010 A more detailed article on the circumstances, including Canadian government foot-dragging, that obliged CJPME and Dr. Mustafa Barghouti to postpone his Canadian speaking tour. Includes analysis by CJPME President Thomas Woodley. La Presse, Le visa arrive trop tard pour un député palestinien, March 20, 2010 This article details the circumstances of the delays in the issuing of the visa for CJPME speaker Mustafa Barghouti. The article draws on CJPME source material, plus quotes from Barghouti and a Canadian immigration spokeswoman. Radio Canada, Mustafa Barghouti annule sa visite au Canada, March 20, 2010 This article summarizes circumstances of delay in issuing visa to CJPME guest lecturer, Dr. Mustafa Barghouti. Includes CJPME’s perspective on the debacle. Radio Canada, Barghouti annule son séjour au Canada, March 20, 2010 Another article briefly summarizing the circumstances around the delay in issuing visa to CJPME guest lecturer, Dr. Mustafa Barghouti. Includes CJPME’s perspective on the debacle. Le Journal de Québec, Visite annulée faute de visa, March 20, 2010 Similar to other French-language articles on the topic, this article captures the basics around the delay in issuing visa to CJPME guest lecturer, Dr. Mustafa Barghouti. Uses CJPME’s source material. Toronto Star, Letters to the editor re: Palestinian MP’s visa too late, March 22, 2010 A collection of letters by various Toronto Star readers written in reaction to the news on the cancellation/postponement of Mustafa Barghouti’s tour due to government foot-dragging in issuing his visa. Ottawa Citizen, Palestinian MP cancels trip to Canada over late visa. Tories 'muzzled' speaker, group says, March 22, 2010 This brief article covers the cancellation of Dr. Mustafa Barghouti’s speaking engagements, quotes from CJPME’s press release.

• BLOC QUITS CANADIAN PARLIAMENTARY COALITION TO COMBAT ANTISEMITISM - March 2010

  Le Devoir, The Bloc Quebecois quits the Coalition to Combat Antisemitism, Hélène Buzetti,March 20, 2010 This article covers the Bloc Quebecois’s decision to withdraw its members from the Canadian Parliamentary Coalition to Combat Antisemitism; the Bloc cites the Coalition’s refusal to hear CJPME and other groups with an alternative viewpoint as one of the reasons it withdrew its MPs.

• ATTEMPTS TO SHUT DOWN CJPME’S GAZA PHOTO EXPO IN MONTREAL - February 2010

  The McGill Daily, Gaza Photo exhibit almost shut down, Stephanie Law, February 18, 2010 Article on attempts by Redbourne Gestion PDP Inc. – the landlord to Cinema du parc, the venue for the exposition – to shut down CJPME’s Gaza photo expo. Interviews with various players, including Redbourne, Cinema du parc, CJPME leaders, and Mark Arnold. The Montreal Gazette, Gaza pictures draw angry words, Katherine Wilton, February 18, 2010 Article chronicles attempts by Redbourne Gestion PDP Inc. – the landlord to Cinema du parc, the venue for the exposition – to close CJPME’s Gaza photo expo. Specifies several of the exchanges between the Cinema and Redbourne. Interviews with all players, including Redbourne, Cinema du parc and CJPME leaders. The Jewish Tribune, Montreal Jewish community upset by controversial photo Gaza exhibit, Mike Cohen, February 24, 2010 In this hostile article, the writer draws heavily from CJPME’s press statement on the matter, yet concludes with a number of quotes criticizing the exposition from several pro-occupation representatives in Montreal.

• COVERAGE OF GAZA PHOTO EXPOSITION “HUMAN DRAMA IN GAZA” IN MONTREAL - January 2010

  Montreal Mirror, A year of rubble, Matt Jones, January 15, 2010 This full-page article covers CJPME’s the Montreal launch of the photo exhibition “Human Drama in Gaza”; includes comments by CJPME’s president about conditions in Gaza one year after the assault, the criteria used for selecting the photos and CJPME’s goals for the exhibition. Christianweek.org, Drama in Gaza told through art, Jenna Smith, January 15, 2010 This sensitive article covers CJPME’s “Human Drama in Gaza” photo exhibition; includes comments by CJPME Vice President about the content and criteria of the exhibition. La Presse, La détresse humaine en 44 images, Daniel Lemay, January 15, 2010 Receiving almost half a page in the print edition, this article covers the launch of CJPME Gaza Photo expo, and highlights the context around the photos in the Exposition. The article compares the struggles of Gaza with the recent aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti, quoting substantially from a CJPME rep. The Link, Life during wartime, Michael Bramadat-Willcock, January 19, 2010 This article brings attention to CJPME’s Human Drama in Gaza photo exhibition and the film Rachel screened at Cinema du Parc; includes comments by CJPME’s president and vice-president. The McGill Tribune, Far from home and close to danger in the Gaza Strip, Joel Entwistle, January 19, 2010 This piece gives coverage to CJPME’s Human Drama in Gaza photo exhibition in Montreal and to the film Rachel screened at Cinema du Parc during the exhibition.

• CJPME’S ROLE IN THE EFFORT TO INFLUENCE THE ROYAL ONTARIO MUSEUM’S “DEAD SEA SCROLLS” EXHIBIT - June 2009

  Al-Ahram Weekly, Promised lands, Eric Walberg, October 15-21, 2009 This story presents a detailed analysis of the use of Canadian cultural institutions as spaces to “rebrand” Israel; mentioning the Royal Ontario Museum’s “Dead Sea Scrolls: Words that Changed the World” exhibit, and CJPME’s campaign to have the ROM include a Palestinian perspective in the narrative about the Scrolls. Canada Park is also mentioned. Forward, Furor Over Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibition, Michael Kaminer, July 15, 2009 This article reports on the campaign led by CJPME and other organizations to get the ROM to modify its Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit in such a way as to recognize the Palestinian role in discovering and preserving the exhibit, and the fact that the scroll fragments were seized during Israel’s illegal occupation of the West Bank. The National (Arab Emirates), Palestinians ask Canada to seize Dead Sea Scrolls, Blake Lambert, July 23, 2009 This piece is an article on the ROM’s Dead Sea Scroll exhibit; acknowledges that the exhibit has provoked a controversy; comments that ROM director William Thorsell initially agreed to CJPME’s request to include additional information in the exhibit to make it more balanced. National Post, National Post editorial board : selective support for fashionable causes, July 30, 2009 In this hostile piece, the editorialist criticizes CJPME’s campaign to have the ROM recognize the Palestinian role in the discovery and preservation of the Dead Sea Scrolls..

• CJPME HOST JOHN J. MEARSHEIMER - February 2008

  Les Politiques, A Montreal evening with John Mearsheimer on A summary of the lecture by John Mearsheimer, author of The Israel Lobby, in Montreal. The Ottawa Citizen, 'Israel Lobby' dictates U.S. Middle East policy, In this article prior to CJPME’s lecture with John Mearsheimer in Ottawa, the Citizen reporter probes Dr. Mearsheimer on the core of his theses about Israel and its influence on US foreign policy in the Middle East.