U.S. doesn’t believe a ceasefire is the way to end war in Gaza, ambassador says | Power & Politics
The United States joined Israel and eight other nations in voting against a UN resolution demanding an ‘immediate humanitarian ceasefire’ in Gaza on Tuesday. U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Cohen and Middle East experts Thomas Juneau and Arif Lalani discuss…
Canada’s support of UN ceasefire resolution ‘disappointing,’ Israeli policy adviser says
On Tuesday, Canada voted in favour of a non-binding United Nations resolution calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza and the unconditional release of all hostages. Ophir Falk, foreign policy adviser to Israel’s prime minister, calls Canada’s vote ‘disappointing…
Canada votes to demand Israel-Hamas ceasefire | Power & Politics
Canada has voted in favour of a non-binding United Nations resolution that calls for an ‘immediate humanitarian ceasefire’ in the Israel-Hamas war. The resolution passed the UN General Assembly with 153 votes in favour, 10 against and 23 abstentions. »»»…
Trudeau calls for efforts toward ‘sustainable ceasefire’ in Israel-Hamas war
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is joining allies in calling for ‘efforts towards a sustainable ceasefire’ in the Israel-Hamas war. Trudeau and the prime ministers of Australia and New Zealand issued a joint statement calling for the resumption of the seven-day…
Urgent measures needed to prevent ‘atrocity crimes’ in Gaza, UN commissioner says
Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, says ‘urgent’ measures need to be taken by both Israel and Hamas to prevent any ‘atrocity crimes’ in Gaza. The Israeli military called Tuesday’s fighting against Hamas militants in Gaza the…
3 dead in Winnipeg shooting, Biden wants Gaza ceasefire to continue | The World This Weekend
Three people are dead and two critically injured after a shooting in Winnipeg early Sunday. And, U.S. President Joe Biden said he wants to extend the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, which saw another 17 hostages freed on Sunday.…
What reintegration could look like for hostages released from Gaza
Neil Greenberg, professor of defence mental health at Kings College, London, speaks with CBC News about the psychological effects of being held hostage, as some Israelis captives are now being released from Gaza. Read more: »»» Subscribe to CBC News…
More external pressure needed to extend ceasefire, says former Israeli peace negotiator
Rosemary Barton speaks with former Israeli peace negotiator, Daniel Levy, about the release of hostages and the next steps toward peace. Read more: »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: Connect with CBC News Online: For breaking news,…
‘How do we survive this if Hamas continues to rule Gaza?’ asks former Israel ambassador to the U.S.
Rosemary Barton speaks with former Israel ambassador to the U.S., Michael Oren, about the third day of a four-day truce, the release of hostages and the role the U.S. played in facilitating the deal. Read more: »»» Subscribe to CBC…
Israel would ‘welcome’ extension of ceasefire for more hostages, Israeli PM’s adviser says
On Sunday, the third day of the temporary ceasefire, the Israeli military said 14 Israelis and three foreign nationals being held hostage in Gaza were released by Hamas. Ophir Falk, foreign policy adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, says…