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Rachel Gilmore @rachelgilmore.bsky.social · 1d

Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack in Israel “plunged the region into a devastating war.”

That’s how an Associated Press article opens – one that some of Canada’s largest news outlets published today.

But Oct. 7 wasn’t the day this started.

Today, with @cjjpmedia.bsky.social, I'm giving a history lesson:

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IFJ- International Federation of Journalists @ifjglobal.bsky.social · 2d

📢 We urgently call on governments across the world, the United Nations General Assembly and the international community to take immediate and concrete action to stop #Israel’s human rights violations in Gaza, including the deliberate targeting and killing of journalists. @abellanger.bsky.social

Israel: Two years of killing journalists and controlling the narrative in Gaza / IFJ

In two years of war, over 223 Palestinian journalists and media workers have been killed in Gaza in the deadliest period in the history of journalism. The Israeli government’s systematic targeting of ...

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IFJ- International Federation of Journalists @ifjglobal.bsky.social · 2d

🔴 In two years of war, over 223 Palestinian journalists have been killed in #Gaza in the deadliest period in the history of journalism. As journalists, unionists and, ultimately, humans, we cannot accept that reporters are killed amid indifference, be that in Gaza or elsewhere.

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Canadian Journalists for Justice in Palestine @cjjpmedia.bsky.social · 2d

We co-sponsored a screening of Gaza Doctors Under Attack by Paramedics for Palestine last week, on October 3.

It’s a must-watch documentary originally axed by the BBC but presented elsewhere.

Thanks to CJJP member Mary Newman for representing us at this event.

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Canadian Journalists for Justice in Palestine @cjjpmedia.bsky.social · 6d

Full press conference: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHcG...

Canadians Journalists for Justice in Palestine hold a news conference – September 29, 2025

YouTube video by cpac

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Canadian Journalists for Justice in Palestine @cjjpmedia.bsky.social · 6d

We held a press conference on parliament hill earlier this week.

🎤 Four of our members addressed the federal government as well as media organizations across the country.

@smohyeddin.bsky.social
@brishti.bsky.social
@asadch.bsky.social
@abihayward4.bsky.social

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RSF @rsf.org · 7d

RSF condemns the Israeli forces’ illegal arrest of 20+ journalists on the ships bound for #Gaza. They must be released immediately. #Israel’s army has killed 210+ journalists in Gaza in under two years & these detentions are a continuation of its media blockade on the Strip.
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Gaza Flotilla: RSF condemns the Israeli forces’ illegal arrest of more than 20 journalists

More than 20 foreign journalists were arrested by Israeli forces after a humanitarian convoy bound for the Gaza Strip was intercepted on 1 and 2 October. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) demands the im...

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Amanda Follett Hosgood @amandafollett.bsky.social · 7d

I'm not seeing a single mention of the six Canadians on the Sumud Flotilla in any major news outlets.

Rachel Gilmore @rachelgilmore.bsky.social · 7d

As others, including Ireland, rush to help their citizens involved with the flotilla, here’s what Canada’s government told me of the six Canadians on board:

“The Government of Canada is not able to guarantee the safety of Canadian travelers, or to provide them with security and protection abroad.”

Screenshot of an email.

media@international.gc.ca writes:

Hi Rachel, We will get back to you asap. Thanks,

In a follow up:

Please see our response:
The Government of Canada is not able to guarantee the safety of Canadian travelers, or to provide them with security and protection abroad. The decision to travel is personal, and individuals are responsible for their own safety abroad. Global Affairs Canada (GAC) advises Canadians avoid all travel to Palestine due to the ongoing military operations in the Gaza Strip and the unpredictable security situation in the West Bank. More information is available on our travel advice webpage.
While the Goverment of Canada has no plans to accompany the flotilla, this does not in any way detract from Canada's position that humanitarian assistance into Gaza must be immediately scaled-up to address the catastrophic humanitarian situation. We continue to urge Israel to allow the immediate entry of UN-coordinated humanitarian assistance, via land crossings, into and throughout Gaza.
Since October 2023, Canada has committed more than $400 million in international assistance in response to the current crises in Palestine.
The immediate priority must be a ceasefire in Gaza, the release of all hostages, and a sustained influx in UN-led humanitarian aid. Canada is committed to continue

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Canadian Journalists for Justice in Palestine @cjjpmedia.bsky.social · 7d

Let’s be clear: Israel has no “right to isolate” Gaza.

The Global Sumud is challenging an illegal siege, which uses starvation as a weapon of war. CBC's framing erases that reality and launders a crime against humanity.

#SumudFlotilla #Gaza

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Dr Katherine Blouin @isisnaucratis.bsky.social · 9d

This is what professional ethics looks like: A must watch press conference by @cjjpmedia.bsky.social 👏👏👏

Euan Thomson @drugdatadecoded.ca · 9d

‼️Journalists speaking out against media silence and muzzling on Palestinian genocide

Feat. @smohyeddin.bsky.social @brishti.bsky.social @abihayward4.bsky.social @asadch.bsky.social

www.cpac.ca/headline-pol...

Canadians Journalists for Justice in Palestine Hold a News – September 29, 2025

Representatives from Canadians Journalists for Justice in Palestine hold a news conference in Ottawa to discuss the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Speaking with reporters are Asad Chisti, Brishti Basu, Sam...

www.cpac.ca

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Euan Thomson @drugdatadecoded.ca · 9d

‼️Journalists speaking out against media silence and muzzling on Palestinian genocide

Feat. @smohyeddin.bsky.social @brishti.bsky.social @abihayward4.bsky.social @asadch.bsky.social

www.cpac.ca/headline-pol...

Canadians Journalists for Justice in Palestine Hold a News – September 29, 2025

Representatives from Canadians Journalists for Justice in Palestine hold a news conference in Ottawa to discuss the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Speaking with reporters are Asad Chisti, Brishti Basu, Sam...

www.cpac.ca

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Canadian Journalists for Justice in Palestine @cjjpmedia.bsky.social · 9d

Question from @cdnpress.bsky.social (essentially, what about Hamas?)

Response from CJJP baddie @smohyeddin.bsky.social 💅🏼🔥

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Brishti Basu @brishti.bsky.social · 10d

"What does it say about the state of free press in Canada when journalists can’t go to a vigil for their dead colleagues without worrying about whether it’s gonna cost them their jobs in this shitty economy?"

Watch the full press conference below 👇

#cdnpoli

Canadian Journalists for Justice in Palestine @cjjpmedia.bsky.social · 10d

Thanks to @cpac.ca, here's where you can watch our press conference, where we address PM Carney, Minister Anand, and legacy newsroom leaders across Canada.

Feat. @smohyeddin.bsky.social, @abihayward4.bsky.social, @asadch.bsky.social, @brishti.bsky.social

www.cpac.ca/headline-pol...

Canadians Journalists for Justice in Palestine Hold a News – September 29, 2025

Representatives from Canadians Journalists for Justice in Palestine hold a news conference in Ottawa to discuss the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Speaking with reporters are Asad Chisti, Brishti Basu, Sam...

www.cpac.ca

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Susan Kim 김수잔 @susankimyyj.bsky.social · 10d

@cjjpmedia.bsky.social held a news conference today excoriating the Canadian government and media outlets for their complicity in genocide.

That there is virtually no coverage of this news conference is damning.

Canadians Journalists for Justice in Palestine Hold a News – September 29, 2025

Representatives from Canadians Journalists for Justice in Palestine hold a news conference in Ottawa to discuss the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Speaking with reporters are Asad Chisti, Brishti Basu, Sam...

www.cpac.ca

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Canadian Journalists for Justice in Palestine @cjjpmedia.bsky.social · 10d

Thanks to @cpac.ca, here's where you can watch our press conference, where we address PM Carney, Minister Anand, and legacy newsroom leaders across Canada.

Feat. @smohyeddin.bsky.social, @abihayward4.bsky.social, @asadch.bsky.social, @brishti.bsky.social

www.cpac.ca/headline-pol...

Canadians Journalists for Justice in Palestine Hold a News – September 29, 2025

Representatives from Canadians Journalists for Justice in Palestine hold a news conference in Ottawa to discuss the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Speaking with reporters are Asad Chisti, Brishti Basu, Sam...

www.cpac.ca

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Sharon Nadeem @sharonnadeem.bsky.social · 10d

Last week, Canada issued a statement "reaffirming its commitment to the safety of journalists" in Gaza. But it did not specify how it plans to hold Israel accountable, only calling on the government to take action.

@cjjpmedia.bsky.social is going to Ottawa with some ideas.

Canadian Journalists for Justice in Palestine @cjjpmedia.bsky.social · 11d

🚨 CJJP GOES TO OTTAWA 🚨

We're sending a contingent to Ottawa to tell PM @mark-carney.bsky.social and @anitaoakvilleeast.bsky.social how Canada is enabling the deadliest assault on free press in recent history.

We have some ideas on how Canada can stop being complicit in Israel's massacre.

Poster with the title "CJJP: Canadian Journalists for Justice in Palestine" and details about press conference: Monday, September 29, 11am EST, Press Gallery B

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Canadian Journalists for Justice in Palestine @cjjpmedia.bsky.social · 11d

Join @smohyeddin.bsky.social, @abihayward4.bsky.social, @asadch.bsky.social, and @brishti.bsky.social tomorrow morning in Ottawa.

Hear them speak for our growing network of journalists across Canadian newsrooms who condemn Israel's #genocide and massacre of journalists in Gaza.

#pressfreedom

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Canadian Journalists for Justice in Palestine @cjjpmedia.bsky.social · 11d

If you're a journalist and want to attend/cover this press conference but aren't an Ottawa press gallery member, email [email protected] for access.

@cajournalists.bsky.social @pressfreedom.bsky.social @cjf-fjc.bsky.social @cjfe.bsky.social @handle.invalid @cjpme.org

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Canadian Journalists for Justice in Palestine @cjjpmedia.bsky.social · 11d

🚨 CJJP GOES TO OTTAWA 🚨

We're sending a contingent to Ottawa to tell PM @mark-carney.bsky.social and @anitaoakvilleeast.bsky.social how Canada is enabling the deadliest assault on free press in recent history.

We have some ideas on how Canada can stop being complicit in Israel's massacre.

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Oxfam Canada @oxfamcanada.bsky.social · 14d

Oxfam mourns our partner colleague Tasneem (27), killed with her 2 young children in an Israeli airstrike in #Gaza. Partner clinics providing life-saving care have also been destroyed. Aid workers must never be targets.

www.oxfam.ca/news/israeli...

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Canadian Journalists for Justice in Palestine @cjjpmedia.bsky.social · 16d

Israel still bars foreign journalists from entering Gaza. But this weekend, if you're in Toronto, you can see up close the destruction Israel has wrought in Gaza.

CJJP is partnering with Toronto Palestine Film Festival to bring an immersive VR experience.

Find us at TIFF LIGHTBOX on Sept 27 & 28.

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Global Reporting Centre @globalreportingcentre.org · 18d

Today is #PeaceDay. It's paramount to protect journalists reporting from conflict zones, particularly in Gaza. We echo the calls of @pressfreedom.bsky.social, @rsf.org, & @cjjpmedia.bsky.social to demand their safety and condemn Israel's blatant killing of journalists. bit.ly/47BA6Mt

Israel is wiping out Gaza’s journalists – and it’s no longer even hiding it | Jodi Ginsberg

The laws of war are clear: journalists are civilians. To target them deliberately in war is to commit a war crime

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Global Reporting Centre @globalreportingcentre.org · 22d

Coming this week! A new State of Play episode will examine why the Canada vs. Israel Davis Cup match in Halifax was played behind closed doors. Tennis Canada says the decision was based on “intelligence,” but it remains unclear what type of intelligence was used. bit.ly/4mgDTlV

Why is Canada vs Israel Davis Cup match being played behind closed doors? - Global Reporting Centre

Canada and Israel's 2025 Davis Cup game is behind closed doors. Tennis Canada says the decision is based on “intelligence,” but security agencies deny this.

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Canadian Journalists for Justice in Palestine @cjjpmedia.bsky.social · 27d

The airstrike hit the offices of Yemen's two main newspapers: Al Yemen and 26 September net.

We at CJJP once again call on Canada to condemn Israel's war crimes against journalists in Gaza, Lebanon, and now Yemen.

@mark-carney.bsky.social @anitaoakvilleeast.bsky.social #freepalestine #cdnpoli

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