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Webinars & Other Useful Resources
September 12, 2023
One democratic state – impossible dream or inevitable outcome? - With Dr. Ghada Karmi
The idea of Israelis and Palestinians living together in one democratic state seems farfetched to many. Palestinian author Dr, Ghada Karmi disagrees. We will ask her to explain why she thinks that One State is the ONLY democratic future for Palestine-Israel
August 3 2023
As months of unprecedented massive demonstrations roil Israel, OFIP Chair Peter Larson, and advisory council member Arthur Milner discuss the current situation in Israel with long time Jerusalem resident Jeff Halper. Both the right wing parties and the opposition are focussed on politics within Israel, while the Palestinian question is all but ignored.
June 13, 2023
First hand report from the front lines in the West Bank
OFIP chair discusses with Byron Rempel-Burkholder who has just returned from nearly two months in Jerusalem, Hebron, Ramallah and elsewhere. He shared his observations and experiences. His overall impression from the Palestinians was one of discouragement. Many felt let down by Western countries (including Canada). Few of the Palestinians (or Israelis) he spoke to had any confidence in the idea of a two state solution. They seemed to be pointing toward a fight for equal rights in whatever state they find themselves in.
Sunday April 16th, 2023
Special 75th Nakba Anniversary event with Zochrot
On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Nakba, Peter Larson and Michael Bueckert introduce the work of Zochrot, an NGO based in Jaffa which focuses on educating Jewish Israelis about the Nakba.
Sunday March 19th, 2023
With Fida Jiryis, Palestinian author
In this webinar, Fida, a Palestinian refugee, spoke about her return to “Palestine” at the age of twenty-two, only to find that her home country had been transformed into “Israel” and that her experience as a Palestinian would now be one of living as "a stranger in her own land". This evocative and thoughtful conversation covered such important questions as: Where is "home" for those Palestinian refugees displaced by the Nakba? What tensions and challenges do Palestinians refugees experience when returning to a land which is now under firm Israeli military and political control?
Friday February 24th, 2023
Is Israel really a “settler colonial” enterprise?
A discussion/debate with Professor Michaël Séguin and Arthur Milner, Canadian author and playwright
Wednesday January 18th , 2023
Why does Amnesty International say that Israel itself is an apartheid state?
With Sami Abu Shehada, Palestinian citizen of Israel, former member of the Israeli Knesset and current leader of the Balad party
Monday December 5th , 2022
What’s Changed In Israel/Palestine?
Report Of An Exploratory Trip By A Joint Delegation From CJPME, OFIP, And UNJPPI
Tuesday September 13th, 2022
The Challenges of Journalism under Israeli Occupation
Tuesday May 10th, 2022
Lubna Shomali on the Tragedy of the Palestinian Refugees
Thursday, April 21st, 2022
Jonathan Cook on "Is it fair to call Israel an Apartheid State?"
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Friday, February 4, 2022
Interview with Michael Bueckhart, VP of CJPME, about new podcast series
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Peter Beinart about his approach to changing the opinions of American Jews on Israel
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Peter Beinart in conversation with Advisory Council of Ottawa Forum on Israel/Palestine
Monday, December 6, 2021,
"Is now the time for Canada to recognize the State of Palestine?" – Debate organized by Canadian International Council with David Matas and Peter Larson
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
"Why does the UN always criticize Israel with Michael Lynk", UN special rapporteur on Human Rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Arrest and detention of Palestinian Children by Israeli military
Wednesday October 6, 2021
Interview with author and professor Dr. Mira Sucharov about growing up Jewish and her evolving attitudes toward Israel
Tuesday, June 29th, 2021
Dr. Tarek Loubani: The Gaza health system, under funded, under covid and under occupation
February 24, 2021
OFIP interview with Dr Yousef Munayyer
Tuesday, January 19th, 2021
October 17th, 2020
“Truth and Reconciliation in Israel/Palestine”
OFIP Webinar, Sunday, June 7th, 2020
Dr. Yousef Jabareen, MK: the challenges facing Arab members of the Israeli Knesset
OFIP Webinar, September 17, 2020
Michael Lynk, UN Special Rapporteur on Occupied Palestinian Territories
OFIP Webinar, Saturday, May 9th
Jeff Halper and Awad Abdelfatteh the Campaign for one democratic State
OFIP Webinar, Thursday, July 9th
Canada, Israel and the USA at the UN: Canada’s defeated campaign to join the UN Security Council.
Six-Part Lecture Series: Israel/Palestine April 2017
Jerusalem – Between a Rock and a Hard Place (1 & 2)
May 11 2023
Is there still hope for a two state solution?
OFIP Chair Peter Larson and former Canadian Ambassador to Israel Jon Allen go head to head on this question. Allen argues that there is still time for a two state solution. Larson argues that while there might be hope for a two state “deal” it leaves too many issues on the table and can’t possibly be durable. The idea of a 2 state solution is a fantasy.
NOTE: This event was organized by the Canadian International Council.
Click here to Watch the Recording (requires a passcode: 2VIbNx?3