ICC Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant Factsheet Series No. 250, created: December 2024, Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East   View factsheet in PDF format CJPME Factsheet 250, published December 2024: This factsheet outlines the arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court against Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Gallant. It outlines the alleged crimes, explores the questions of immunity and complementarity, and explains Canada's legal responsibilities to comply with the warrants.  Continue reading

Boycott campaign: Keter plastic Factsheet Series No. 249, created: August 2024, Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East   View factsheet in PDF format CJPME Factsheet 249, published August 2024: This factsheet outlines the boycott campaign against the Israeli company Keter Plastic due to its production in Israel and its historical operations in the occupied West Bank. It details Keter's exploitation of Palestinian labour, complicity in settlement expansion, and continued violations of Palestinian human rights. Despite closing its factory in the occupied West Bank in 2014, Keter remains culpable for its prior breaches of international law and its extensive history of exploiting Palestinian land and resources for economic gain. Continue reading

Canada’s Sanctions on Illegal Settlers in the OPT Factsheet Series No. 248, created: August 2024, Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East   View factsheet in PDF format CJPME Factsheet 248, published August 2024: This factsheet explores Canada’s recent sanctions on Israeli settlers and groups involved in extremist violence and land theft. The factsheet also addresses who the Israeli settlers and groups are and what recommendations the Canadian government can take regarding illegal settlers and settlements.   Continue reading

Boycott Campaign: Hewlett-Packard (HP) Factsheet Series No. 247, created: August 2024, Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East   View factsheet in PDF format CJPME Factsheet 247, published August 2024: This factsheet outlines the boycott campaign against Hewlett-Packard due to its role in supporting Israel’s illegal occupation of Palestine. HP provides technologies and services directly to the Israeli government, military, and security forces, thereby facilitating Israel’s illegal control over the occupied Palestinian territories. Despite their efforts to distance themselves from their unjust actions against Palestinians, HP and its subdivisions remain responsible for their current and past actions and must be held accountable for their infringement of Palestinian human rights. Continue reading

The Case for Recognizing Palestinian Statehood Factsheet Series No. 246, created: July 2024, Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East   View factsheet in PDF format CJPME Factsheet 246, published July 2024: This factsheet explores the case for recognizing Palestinian statehood, detailing Palestine’s international recognition and its rights at the UN. The factsheet also focuses on the recent wave of recognition by European states, Canada’s position and how recognition impacts Palestinian statehood and self-determination. Continue reading

Factsheet Series No. 245, created: June 2024, Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East   View factsheet in PDF format CJPME Factsheet 245, published June 2024: This factsheet explores various facets of anti-Palestinian racism (APR), detailing how it manifests at institutional, structural, and systemic levels within Canadian society. It underscores the absence of formal definitions of APR in federal policy, highlighting instances where Canadian institutions perpetuate discriminatory practices against Palestinians, impacting their rights, immigration policies, and public perception. Continue reading

CJPME Factsheet 244, created May 2024: This factsheet outlines the boycott campaign against the Israeli company SodaStream due to its historical operations in the occupied West Bank and subsequent relocation to the Naqab desert. It details SodaStream's exploitation of Palestinian labor, complicity in settlement expansion, and continued violations of Palestinian human rights, prompting ongoing BDS efforts. Despite the closure of its factory in the occupied West Bank, the boycott persists as SodaStream's practices perpetuate Israeli occupation and discrimination against its Palestinian workers. Continue reading

CJPME Factsheet 243, created May 2024: This factsheet examines Ahava Dead Sea Laboratories Ltd., a skincare company profiting from resources in the Dead Sea region and facing scrutiny for its ties to Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories. Despite ownership changes, including a majority share held by a Chinese investment group, Ahava's historical association with illegal settlements has consistently raised ethical and legal concerns. This factsheet advocates for sustained boycott efforts until Ahava complies with international law by ceasing operations and extraction of resources in occupied Palestine.  Continue reading

CJPME Factsheet 242, created May 2024: This factsheet covers Aroma Espresso Bar, an Israeli coffee chain, in Israel's illegal settlements, particularly its operation of a café in the Ma’aleh Adumim settlement in the occupied West Bank and its sourcing of goods from farms in illegal settlements. It highlights the ethical and legal implications of operating in occupied territories and benefiting from the exploitation of Palestinian and Syrian resources. Additionally, it discusses discriminatory practices within the company and its material support for the Israeli military, calling for a boycott until specific actions are taken to end complicity in Israel’s oppression of Palestinians. Continue reading

CJPME Factsheet 241, created April 2024: This factsheet examines the reasons behind the boycott of Starbucks by certain pro-Palestine activists, particularly in light of allegations of mistreatment of Starbucks Workers United following a solidarity tweet with Palestine. It delves into Starbucks' claimed neutrality, its legal actions against the union, and indirect economic ties to Israel through major shareholders, sparking debates about its complicity in the Israel-Palestine conflict and prompting considerations for conscientious consumers. Continue reading