HRC Prompts Globe Article: Israel Disputes Claim that Settlers Set Fire to West Bank Mosque
On November 12, the Globe and Mail published the following Associated Press article “Attack ignites blaze in mosque in West Bank village; Palestinian mayor blames Jewish settlers” which stated the following: “An attack against a mosque in a West Bank village early on Wednesday ignited a fire that destroyed its first floor, the village’s mayor […]
CTV Issues On-Air Clarification After HRC Complaint: Cause of Death of Palestinian Minister Disputed
HRC brought our concerns to the attention of CTV News executives following a December 10 CTV Montreal report which alleged only that Israeli use of tear gas at a protest in the west bank had led to the death of a Palestinian cabinet minister. What CTV failed to tell its viewers was that Israel contends […]
HRC Commentary in National Post: With Friends Like Jordan, Israel Doesn’t Need Enemies
In an HRC commentary published in the National Post today, HRC points out that the tensions that Jordan has exacerbated with Israel have only served to undermine its long-standing peace treaty with the Jewish state. Read it in full immediately below or by clicking here. National Post: Mike Fegelman: “With Friends Like Jordan, Israel doesn’t […]
Palestinian Unilateralism is Latest Manifestation of Palestinian Rejectionism
In the unyielding quest towards reaching a final resolution to the impasse between Palestinians and Israelis, it’s widely understood that the path to Mideast peace must see an independent, democratic, and demilitarized Palestinian state exist alongside Israel, recognized as the Jewish state and with ironclad security guarantees that produce secure and recognized borders. The two-state […]
CBC Concealed Knife Attack Against Israeli Police Officer
On November 18, CBC National broadcast a report by its Mideast Bureau Chief Derek Stoffel that focused on the recent terror attack at a Jerusalem synagogue that saw five Israelis murdered by Palestinian terrorists. We were alarmed by one segment in this report which saw Mr. Stoffel state the following: “Six other Israelis have been […]
HRC Files Complaint with CTV National News
On November 20, HRC sent the following complaint to CTV President Wendy Freeman and David Hughes, Executive Producer of CTV National News, in regards to problematic coverage it aired of the recent terror attack in Jerusalem. Please find our complaint immediately below, followed by CTV’s reply which can also be read by clicking here. Dear […]