A message from Lior Amihai, Executive Director of Peace Now, on the Hamas terror and its aftermath
About Canadian Friends of Peace Now (CFPN)
Peace Now (Shalom Achshav) is the largest and most effective peace movement in the history of Israel. Canadian Friends of Peace Now (CFPN) supports the agenda of Shalom Achshav and raises awareness here in Canada of the need for a viable solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. CFPN is the largest Jewish organization in Canada that is Zionist and dedicated entirely to promoting Israeli-Palestinian peace on the basis of the two-state solution.
Upcoming Events
This is an in-person Event and is available on Zoom
After October 7th: A political vision for Israel-Palestine – In Person Event
Sunday, April 14th 1:00-6:00 PM Eastern / 10:00 AM-3:00 PM Pacific In-person in Toronto (Courtyard by Toronto Marriott Downtown) and on Zoom (Advance registration is required).
Recent Webinars
Follow the links below to watch the complete videos
Refusing narrow tribalism
Register for The Webinar with Amira Mohammed and Ibrahim Abu Amad Sunday, March 17, 2:00 pm ET
The US-Israel relationship in the wake of Oct. 7 and the Gaza war
Register for The Webinar with Eric Alterman Sunday, February 18, 2024, 1:00 pm ET
Israel and Palestine: What lies ahead?
Webinar with Dr. Dahlia Scheindlin - a political scientist, a public opinion expert and a political consultant. Took place Sunday, January 14, 2024
The Israel-Hamas War: The short and long term view
Webinar with Yair Golan IDF major general (res), former MK, hero of October 7 Sunday, November 26
A Peace Camp Perspective on The Crisis
The horrific events of Oct. 7 and its aftermath have posed tremendous challenges for the Israeli peace camp. How is Peace Now wrestling with these issues? What are its current messages and greatest concerns and where does it see a glimmer of hope?
The Israel-Hamas War
What are the military, diplomatic, political and humanitarian realities of the Israel-Hamas war to date? What are the regional dangers and implications? How do we see clearly through the fog of war and the massive misinformation campaigns?
Israeli Society and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Why have Israelis become so complacent about the occupation of the West Bank? What half truths have their leaders told them about the conflict with the Palestinians? Why do the people believe these? How do such beliefs serve to prolong the conflict? And how has the conflict led to Israel’s current democracy crisis?
Land of Outposts in Samaria — a guided virtual tour
News Releases and Other Communications
PEACE NOW TAKES ACTION TO COMBAT SETTLER VIOLENCE AND SETTLEMENT EXPANSION
Canadian Friends of Peace Now is proud to support the Settlement Watch program through direct funding assistance and by publicizing its critical work.
Peace Now joins in call for ceasefire and release of hostages
Along with 37 other human rights and civil society organizations, Peace Now/Shalom Achshav has signed a joint statement calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of the hostages being held there. The statement says Israel must “allow unfettered entry and delivery of humanitarian aid and goods into and throughout Gaza,” and “Hamas must unconditionally release all people taken hostage on Oct. 7.”
CFPN denounces extremist plans for Jewish settlements in Gaza
Even if it comes nowhere near succeeding in its goals, the Gaza settler movement is dangerous. It will do all it can to undermine the delicate, difficult process of building a more peaceful future for the region. Israelis cannot afford to be complacent about this danger.
CFPN decries right-wing slurs against Derek Penslar
Canadian Friends of Peace Now echoes the many progressive Jewish voices welcoming the appointment of Prof. Derek Penslar as co-chair of Harvard University’s new task force on antisemitism and decrying the right-wing backlash against him.
Extremists fill the vacuum with dangerous rhetoric
Israel’s far-right extremist politicians have once again been mouthing off in ways that are not only reprehensible but also dangerous.
Peace Now warns of record-level settler activity in West Bank
Canadian Friends of Peace Now is proud to support the Settlement Watch Program, which raises awareness about how settlements inflame the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and pose a serious barrier to eventual peace.
Fighting occupation, defending democracy: Highlights from event honouring memory of Emil Grunzweig
On Feb. 10, 2023, in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of the murder of peace activist Emil Grunzweig, Peace Now held a special event for Israeli youth. The multi-faceted event, funded by Canadian Friends of Peace Now, emphasized the need to stand up to far-right incitement and political violence.
Powerful video brings home the message about evictions in East Jerusalem
Peace Now: Making a Difference.
Welcome to our series of short video interviews with leading representatives of Peace Now.
Each episode focuses on a key issue in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and how Peace Now is working for positive change.
Most Recent Episode
The Folly of Legalizing Evyatar
Episode Three: Our speaker Dana Mills is the Interim Executive Director of Peace Now/Shalom Achshav. She is also Peace Now’s Director of Development and External Relations.