Tag: Gaza
Israel has proposed 3-phase deal that could end hostilities with Hamas, Biden says
Biden added that Hamas is “no longer capable” of carrying out another large-scale attack on Israel as he urged Israelis and Hamas to come to a deal for an extended ceasefire.
Israel says strategic corridor along Gaza-Egypt border now under its control
The capture of the Philadelphi Corridor could complicate Israel’s relations with Egypt, which has previously complained about Israel’s advance toward its border.
Trudeau says Canada ‘horrified’ by Israeli strikes in Rafah but mum on action
Trudeau says Canada "in no way" supports the attacks on Rafah, which had become a safe haven for Palestinians fleeing Israeli attacks elsewhere in the Gaza Strip.
U.S. says pier used for Gaza aid deliveries needs ‘over a week’ of repairs
The U.S.-built temporary pier will be removed from the coast of Gaza to be repaired after getting damaged in rough seas and weather, the Pentagon said Tuesday.
Israel faces new condemnation after deadly Rafah strikes
Israel has faced surging international criticism over its conflict with Hamas, with even some of its closest allies, particularly the U.S., expressing outrage at civilian deaths.
International Court of Justice orders Israel to halt Rafah operations
The top United Nations court ordered Israel on Friday to immediately halt its military operations in the southern Gaza city of Rafah.
Trudeau mum on ICC warrant requests as other Israel allies voice support
While no one faces imminent arrest, the announcement deepens Israel's global isolation as it faces growing criticism from even its closest allies over the conflict in Gaza.
UN approves resolution that grants Palestine new rights, revives membership bid
The U.N. General Assembly approved the Arab and Palestinian-sponsored resolution by a vote of 143-9 with 25 abstentions, including Canada.
Israel likely broke international law with U.S. arms, but evidence uncertain: report
The report said the U.S. was unable to immediately link specific U.S. weapons to individual strikes by Israeli forces in Gaza, meaning U.S. arms shipments can continue.
Gaza protest encampment remains on Edmonton campus after Calgary sit-in ended by police
A campus protest encampment at the University of Alberta was present Friday after a similar sit-in in Calgary was shut down as police clashed with demonstrators.
Israel due to get billions of dollars of U.S. weapons despite pause on bombs
A wide range of other military equipment is due to go to Israel, U.S. officials said, as Republicans accused the Biden administration of abandoning commitments to its defence.
U.S. confirms some weapons shipments to Israel paused over Rafah fears
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the administration was also reviewing some "near-term security assistance shipments" to Israel, but added U.S. support for Israel is "ironclad."
UBC president addresses Gaza encampment demands
The president of UBC says its endowment fund doesn't directly own any stocks that are the target of divestment demands by pro-Palestinian protesters who have set up an encampment.
Joly says Israeli Rafah invasion would be ‘unacceptable,’ urges ceasefire
As Israeli forces take control of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt, Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly warns of a 'catastrophic' situation.
12-hour encampment at Western U draws more than 100 pro-Palestinian demonstrators
Roughly 100 demonstrators gathered at Western University in London, Ont., on Wednesday demanding the university condemn Israel's actions in Gaza.
