Canadian rescued following missile strikes in Tel Aviv, foreign affairs minister says / The Toronto Star
Saturday, June 14, 2025, 11:20 pm permalink
A Canadian national was rescued from a building in Tel Aviv after it was struck by a missile, as confirmed by Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand. The rescue, which thankfully ended without casualties, underscores the turbulent security situation in the region and the risks of unfortunate bystander incidents amid heightened hostilities.
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Saturday, June 14, 2025, 8:21 am permalink
Iranian missile attacks on Israel have sparked a dangerous tit-for-tat exchange in an already volatile region. Israeli officials warned that further missile firings would have dire consequences, while international voices—including Canada’s Foreign Minister—urged restraint. In the midst of the chaos, Israeli forces mounted retaliatory operations that have deepened regional tensions.
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Friday, June 13, 2025, 3:22 pm permalink
More than 40 Canadian demonstrators, alongside other international activists, were detained by Egyptian authorities during a Global March to Gaza, which has also seen disruptions in Libya. The stoppage has raised serious questions about the freedom of international protest and the challenges faced by activists on foreign soil.
Bluesky: @ledevoir.com
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Friday, June 13, 2025, 2:23 pm permalink
After Israeli strikes targeted Iranian assets, Iran fired dozens of missiles in a swift, dramatic counterattack. The volatile exchange has rattled the region and raised international alarm. U.S. and Canadian officials have urged restraint amid concerns of further escalation, leaving many to question whether these tit-for-tat maneuvers will ever slow down.
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Explosions boom across Tehran as Israel targets Iran’s nuclear program / National Post
Friday, June 13, 2025, 1:21 am permalink
In a bold, high-stakes operation, Israeli air forces struck Iran’s nuclear and military installations with a series of well-coordinated attacks, sending shockwaves through Tehran. The move, punctuated by a defiant Netanyahu speech dismissing victimhood, underscores escalating regional tensions and a penchant for dramatic military flair.
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Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 12:24 pm permalink
In a coordinated international move, Canada alongside the UK, Australia, Norway, and New Zealand has imposed sanctions on two Israeli ministers amidst heated geopolitical disputes. The measures aim to counter provocative policies and have sparked a mix of outrage and wry disbelief in diplomatic circles.
Bluesky: @ledevoir.com
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Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 10:22 am permalink
Canada, alongside the U.K., Australia, New Zealand, and Norway, has imposed sanctions—including travel bans—on two far‐right Israeli ministers. The measures come in response to incendiary comments and actions regarding Gaza and the occupied West Bank, signaling a robust international rebuke that leaves no room for diplomatic passivity.
Bluesky: @lapresse.ca, @globalnews.ca
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Israel deports Greta Thunberg after Gaza-bound ship she was on was seized / City News / Toronto
Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 7:21 am permalink
Israeli authorities deported renowned activist Greta Thunberg amid heightened tensions after her involvement with a Gaza-bound vessel led to its seizure. The decision, which has sparked both diplomatic raised eyebrows and public criticism, highlights Israel's unequivocal stance on enforcing its border measures under highly controversial circumstances.
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Monday, June 9, 2025, 10:21 am permalink
A boat carrying Greta Thunberg and fellow activists on a mission toward Gaza was intercepted by the Israeli Navy, with those aboard detained. Authorities decried the operation as a “media provocation,” intensifying discussion over the boundaries of political activism and freedom of movement in a fraught regional climate.
Bluesky: @globalnews.ca, @ledevoir.com
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Sunday, June 8, 2025, 8:20 am permalink
Israeli authorities have vowed to prevent a humanitarian vessel bearing activist Greta Thunberg from reaching Gaza, enforcing the long-standing blockade with renewed resolve. The action underscores the tension in the region as international observers watch with a mix of disbelief and weary exasperation.
Bluesky: @ledevoir.com
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