Introduction John Clarke, former major organizer for the Ontario Coalition Against Poverty (OCAP), recently posted the following on Facebook: Fayaz Karim is with Judy Rebick and 21 others As the so called Western Civilization sits back and enable genocide. 'Robbery as a Political Decision – Israeli Army Robs Bank of Palestine in Gaza' - See Palestine Chronicle, Feb … Continue reading The Rate of Exploitation of Bank of Palestine Workers, or the Issue of Socialist Strategy and Tactics
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The Idealization of International Law by the Social-Democratic or Social-Reformist Left: The Case of the Genocide of the Palestinians by the Israeli Government, Part Two
Julius Arscott, union executive for the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) and member of Socialist Action, recently posted part of a blurb for support for the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling concerning Israel's actions in Gaza and the West Bank from The National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE), the second largest … Continue reading The Idealization of International Law by the Social-Democratic or Social-Reformist Left: The Case of the Genocide of the Palestinians by the Israeli Government, Part Two
Evidence of Persecution of Pro-Palestinian Individuals and Organizations in the United States by Accusing Them of Being Terrorists, Terrorist Organizations or Supporting Terrorism
Just as the term "communism" was used during the 1950s and later to stamp any opposition to the class power of employers, so now those who express pro-Palestinian sympathies are being painted as "terrorists" of one form or another. Although dated, the following article from the Jacobin (November 3, 2023) still applies: A Tidal Wave … Continue reading Evidence of Persecution of Pro-Palestinian Individuals and Organizations in the United States by Accusing Them of Being Terrorists, Terrorist Organizations or Supporting Terrorism
Protesters block road access to Port of Vancouver to Protest Export of Arms to Israel and and Import of Arms from Israel
The following link shows a short video on a protest held at an access point to the port in Vancouver, British Columbia, yesterday (February 2, 2024), to protest the export of arms to Israel and the import of arms from Israel to Canada: Protesters blocked access to the Port of Vancouver on Friday morning, saying … Continue reading Protesters block road access to Port of Vancouver to Protest Export of Arms to Israel and and Import of Arms from Israel
Organizing within Unions to Fight Against the Genocide in Palestine
James Hutt recently published an article in Midnight Sun on unions and resistance to the genocide in Palestine (https://www.midnightsunmag.ca/moving-unions-to-fight-for-a-free-palestine/): 1. 29. 2024 Moving Unions to Fight for a Free Palestine James Hutt On December 12, Canada voted in favour of a United Nations resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza. Despite … Continue reading Organizing within Unions to Fight Against the Genocide in Palestine
Palestine Action Blocks Elbit Systems Factory (Manufacturer of Bombs Sent to Israel) in the UK
The following was posted on the Social Project website recently (https://socialistproject.ca/2024/01/direct-action-shutsdown-israeli-owned-weapons-factory/): Direct Action Shuts Down Israeli-Owned Weapons Factory WAR/PEACE • January 28, 2024 • Rivkah Brown In August 2014, Adie Mormech got a Facebook message he will never forget. It was from Wafaa, one of his former students in Gaza. “Adie do u remember Huda that was in … Continue reading Palestine Action Blocks Elbit Systems Factory (Manufacturer of Bombs Sent to Israel) in the UK
Further Details of the Blockade Against Zim Ships, Melbourne, Australia, Part Two
John Clarke, former major organizer of the Ontario Coalition Against Poverty (OCAP), recently posted the following on Facebook: A vital lead given in Australia in targeting Israeli shipping. From Al Jazeera. Melbourne, Australia – Ports have emerged as the centre of pro-Palestine rallies in Australia as protesters target Israeli ships, and vessels alleged to have … Continue reading Further Details of the Blockade Against Zim Ships, Melbourne, Australia, Part Two
Appearing to Be Humanitarian while Actually Trying to Sell the Rhetoric of the Rule of Law
John Clarke, former major organizer for the Ontario Coalition Against Poverty (OCAP), posted the following recently on Facebook. (all bolded words are my emphases): The ICC prosecutor has hardly been a fearless champion of Palestinian rights but it seems that even he has a sense of which way the wind is blowing, From the ICC. … Continue reading Appearing to Be Humanitarian while Actually Trying to Sell the Rhetoric of the Rule of Law
Trade Unions Block Arms Exports to Israel
The following is found on the Socialist Project's website ( https://socialistproject.ca/2024/01/trade-unions-block-arms-exports-to-israel/): January 23, 2024 • Ivana Perić Around the world, trade unions and workers are refusing to participate in the production and transportation of arms intended for Israel. Particularly notable are the actions of port workers’ unions, who have demonstrated in line with their tradition that the … Continue reading Trade Unions Block Arms Exports to Israel
Further Details of the Blockade Against Zim Ships, Melbourne, Australia, Part One
John Clarke, former major organizer for the Ontario Coalition Against Poverty (OCAP), provided further details about the Melbourne Zim blockade: "Currently, the port is completely blocked from loading and unloading ships and this was possible because of workers' unions support. It is intended to pressure the government to take action and stop the genocide in … Continue reading Further Details of the Blockade Against Zim Ships, Melbourne, Australia, Part One
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