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.
World
May 9
Flag of Israel flying at Calgary City Hall
The City of Calgary is defending its decision to fly the Israeli flag Tuesday at city hall in recognition of Israel's Independence Day.
Canada
May 14
As Israel and Hamas are deep in ceasefire talks, here’s what’s on the table
Israel and Hamas appear to be seriously negotiating an end to the conflict in Gaza and the return of Israeli hostages. A leaked truce proposal hints at compromises by both sides.
World
May 3
McGill University mulls ‘next steps’ as pro-Palestinian encampment triples in size
McGill University is considering its next steps to deal with the camp set up by pro-Palestinian activists on campus grounds in downtown Montreal, officials said Monday.
Canada
Apr 29
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.
World
May 10
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."
World
May 8
Biden says U.S. won’t supply Israel weapons for Rafah attack
Biden, in an interview with CNN, said if Israel goes into Rafah, “we’re not going to supply the weapons and artillery shells used, that have been used.”
World
May 8
Israel did not express concerns about UNRWA staff before attack: report
Israel said UNRWA employees took part in the Hamas attack. A UN panel has stated "Israel has yet to provide supporting evidence of this.”
World
Apr 22
Israel launches Rafah assault, says ceasefire talks to continue
Hamas's acceptance of the cease-fire deal came hours after Israel ordered an evacuation of Palestinians from eastern neighborhoods of Rafah, signaling an invasion was imminent.
World
May 6
Mayor says Ottawa will reverse course on Israel national day event after cancellation
Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe says he wants the city to reverse course after cancelling an event to mark Israel's national day.
Canada
May 10
U.S. schools shut down student anti-war encampments after antisemitic activity reports
With the death toll mounting in the war in Gaza, protesters are demanding that schools cut financial ties to Israel and divest from companies they say are enabling the conflict.
Politics
Apr 28
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.
Canada
May 7
Israel’s military intelligence chief resigns over failure to prevent Oct. 7 attack
The head of Israeli military intelligence resigned on Monday over the failures surrounding Hamas' unprecedented Oct. 7 attack, the military said.
World
Apr 22
Canada, U.S., U.K. lay additional sanctions on Iran over attack on Israel
Canada announced it was sanctioning Iran's defence minister and top military command organizations while the U.S. and U.K. said they are targeting Iran's drone industry.
Canada
Apr 25
Protesters at McGill encampment demand university divest from Israel
Joining their U.S. campus counterparts, the McGill students say they want the institution to cut financial ties with Israel in light of the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Canada
Apr 28
ASIRT may probe Edmonton, Calgary police response to university protest removals: Smith
The Edmonton encampment was one of several recent protests on academic campuses in Canada and the United States in response to Israel's offensive in Gaza.
Canada
May 13
Dozens arrested amid wave of U.S. college protests over Israel-Hamas conflict
More than 100 pro-Palestinian demonstrators who had camped out on Columbia’s green were arrested last week, and similar encampments have sprouted up at universities across the U.S.
U.S. News
Apr 23
The House passes almost $100B in aid for Ukraine, Israel and other allies
Democrats and Republicans are joining together after a grueling months long fight over renewed American support for repelling Russia's invasion.
Politics
Apr 20
Trudeau says situation in Middle East needs to be de-escalated
The G7 foreign ministers say they are supporting Israel's right to defend itself following reports of a suspected Israeli drone attack at an Iranian military base.
Canada
Apr 19
Ottawa police open hate speech probe after alleged pro-Oct. 7 chants at rally
Video posted on social media from Saturday's rally through downtown and past Parliament Hill included audio of protesters making comments that are now under investigation.
Crime
Apr 22
