Western U president suggests divestment from Israel not possible as encampment continues

WARNING: This video contains disturbing content. Viewer discretion is advised. Israel is being condemned for an airstrike that torched a camp housing displaced Palestinians in Rafah, killing 45 civilians along with two Hamas commanders. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is calling it a "tragic mishap." Crystal Goomansingh reports on the promises for a full investigation, and the pressure mounting on Canada to take action against Israel.

“Assuming divestment was possible, many experts have argued that this approach would have limited to no impact on the issues at hand – while at the same time requiring organizations like universities to dismantle their entire investment model to address a very small percentage of assets,” Shepard writes.

Shepard also noted that universities typically do not take unilateral stances on political or social issues because “by our very nature, universities do not speak with one voice.”Shepard’s letter states that the university’s goal is to “end this unlawful encampment safely and soon” and that amnesty will be provided to students participating in the encampment, provided they “respect the bounds of peaceful and lawful protest.

In a response posted to Instagram, the coalition argues that the proposals “fail to address any of the critical concerns expressed by students” and that none of the seven components “contain any mechanisms for accountability.” It also calls Shepard’s allegations of protestor behaviour as unfair and “in direct contradiction of testimonies by the broader community” but adds that the coalition remains “open to dialogue.”Financial literacy test will be mandatory to get Ontario high school diploma: LecceViewed

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