A Canadian union actually stands up for Israel! Canada?s Carpenters? Union, "unanimously adopted a resolution denouncing the characterization by a limited number of other Canadian unions of Israel as an apartheid state." (National Posted)
Falling between the cracks. CBC’s Peter Armstrong reports on the "shocking conditions" that mentally disabled Palestinians have to endure in Gaza and the West Bank. (CBC.ca)
Stress, trauma take toll on embattled Israelis. In the face of constant security threats, Israelis suffer from PTSD and other psychological ills. (Toronto Star)
Peace talks with Syria tempting? Read Sam Segev’s take. (Winnipeg Free Press)