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Tag: House Of Commons

0 History Politics

History tells us our right to be heard is absolute

Jewish Chronicle · 27 Jun

The text reflects on historical struggles for Jewish representation and rights in British politics, focusing on the case of Baron Lionel de Rothschild in the 19th century.

0 Politics Communities

Excluding extremists from public life: crucial but hard

The JC Leader in Jewish Chronicle · 20 Mar

The text discusses the challenges of excluding extremists from public life despite efforts to define and combat extremism.

0 Politics Israel

Canada won’t unilaterally recognize Palestine after all, as NDP walks back key demand

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 19 Mar

Canada's House of Commons passed a symbolic motion reaffirming the necessity of a negotiated peace for recognizing Palestine, without a unilateral declaration, resulting in mixed reactions among Canadian Jewish and political communities.

0 Politics Israel

Canada won’t unilaterally recognize Palestine after all, as NDP walks back key demand

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 19 Mar

Canada's House of Commons voted on a motion that maintained the country's longstanding policy of not recognizing Palestine unilaterally, following a last-minute amendment by the Liberal government.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Hamas is getting dangerously close to achieving its war aims

David Rose in Jewish Chronicle · 23 Feb

Hamas has been making significant strides toward its war goals, including creating fear and insecurity among Israelis, sabotaging prospects for lasting peace between Israel and the Palestinians, fostering a surge in antisemitism worldwide, and isolating Israel on the international stage.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The demonisation of Israel has destabilised British politics

Melanie Phillips in Jewish Chronicle · 23 Feb

The article discusses the destabilization of British politics due to the demonization of Israel, citing instances such as Prince William's comments on Gaza, chaotic parliamentary debates over Israel-Hamas conflict, and concerns about Islamist extremism fueling antisemitism.

0 Israel Politics

Will this week’s vote on Parliament Hill change Canada’s relationship with Israel?

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 18 May 2023

The House of Commons Foreign Affairs and International Development Committee adopted a motion by NDP's Heather McPherson to hold hearings on fostering peace between Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza in response to recent violence.

0 Politics Holocaust

Hear the highlights of this historic debate over Holocaust denial in Canada’s House of Commons

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 28 Apr 2022

This episode covers a pivotal debate in Canada’s House of Commons regarding two bills aimed at criminalizing Holocaust denial.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Mezuzahs and sneakers: What two Jewish MPs are bringing on their first day in Parliament

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 21 Nov 2021

This episode provides a candid discussion with Jewish MPs Ya’ara Saks and Melissa Lantsman as they prepare for their first in-person sessions in Canada's House of Commons.