Israel Palestine - Understanding the Basics (UNJPPI)
You may be encountering people who are wondering why the crisis between Gaza and Israel has erupted. UNJPPI has compiled several resources to help those gain some basic background information and analysis.
Check out
Why is this Happening - by UNJPPI member Philip Sherwood, and
These resources include:
accessible information for people with little to no knowledge about the region or the issues
strong emphasis on the connection to Canada (i.e. to highlight our complicity and address the question 'why should we care')
do not assume religious affiliation or knowledge
take the posture of upholding international law/humanitarian law as the baseline
Easy to share with friends, family or church members to get the conversations started.