Canada raises travel advisory for Israel to ‘avoid all travel’ due to escalating violence

Canada raises travel advisory for Israel to ‘avoid all travel’ due to escalating violence

Global Affairs on Saturday urged Canadians to avoid all travel to Israel due to “the ongoing regional armed conflict and the unpredictable security situation.” The agency’s previous travel advisory for Israel only urged against non-essential travel.  The advisory now reads: “Avoid all travel due to the ongoing regional armed conflict and the unpredictable security situation. The … Read more

Could Red Sea attacks reignite supply chain chaos?

Could Red Sea attacks reignite supply chain chaos?

Shipping traffic through the Red Sea has plummeted as Houthi militants step up their attacks on vessels in the region. American-led airstrikes have done little to deter the disruption and now the CEO of one of the biggest shipping companies in the world says the disruption will probably last at least a few months. “So for us, … Read more

Tensions emerge in the Liberal caucus over Canada’s UN vote for a Gaza ceasefire

Tensions emerge in the Liberal caucus over Canada’s UN vote for a Gaza ceasefire

The federal government’s decision to back a UN resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza conflict without certain conditions has prompted a mix of reactions from Liberal MPs. Some say they hope it will bring about peace. Others say it amounts to Canada abandoning Israel while it’s at war with extremists. Some Liberal MPs take issue … Read more