<h1>Former Israeli General Says Gaza Strip Needs to be Completely Civilian, Ousting Hamas Could Take Months</h1> <h2>SEO-optimized, Creative, and Unique Content to Enhance Readability and Tone</h2> <p>The Gaza Strip needs to undergo a long process of transformation to become a completely civilian area, said reserve Brig.-Gen. Amir Avivi, a former Israel Defense Forces deputy commander. …
**Title: The West Block: Middle East Crisis and Israeli Response** **Date: Sunday, October 15, 2023** **Host: Mercedes Stephenson** **Location: Ottawa, ON** — The Middle East on the Edge: Israel’s Mourning and Anger, Gazan Civilians’ Desperate Escape Welcome to another episode of The West Block. Today, we dive into the chaos unfolding in the Middle East. …
THE WEST BLOCK Episode 3, Season 13 Sunday, October 1, 2023 Host: Mercedes Stephenson Guests: David Frum, Staff Writer, The Atlantic Justin Ling, Freelance Investigative Journalist Michael Levitt, President and CEO, Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center Michael Mostyn, CEO, B’nai Brith Location: Ottawa, ON Mercedes Stephenson: A billion dollars in defence cuts, assassination allegations, and …
Canada’s Defence Minister has not revealed whether the federal government’s Indo-Pacific strategy will be reevaluated due to increased tensions with India over allegations of Indian government involvement in the murder of a Sikh activist on Canadian soil. The accusations made by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have caused a diplomatic dispute with India, which is a …
Canada’s government faces cyberattacks from hostile foreign actors on an ongoing basis, with attacks on private businesses also increasing. Sami Khoury, who heads the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, part of the Canadian Security Establishment (CSE) intelligence agency, highlights the need for critical industries and Canadians to educate and protect themselves. Khoury explains that efforts …
Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc is open to the possibility of a public inquiry following the resignation of former governor general David Johnston as foreign interference rapporteur. However, LeBlanc asserts that opposition leaders must provide constructive suggestions for the inquiry, including terms of reference and a suitable leader. Merely demanding a public inquiry does not …