Canadian firm halts shipments to Israel’s Elbit Systems
Calian, a Canadian technology company, has suspended shipments of GPS antennas to Israeli military technology firm Elbit Systems after confirming that a delivery went out last weekend.
The decision follows the release of a report that analysed Israeli import data and publicly available shipping records, appearing to contradict the Canadian government’s claim that no arms shipments to Israel have been authorised since last January.
The Palestinian Youth Movement, which co-authored the report, accused Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand of misleading the public.
“If we hadn’t caught this in real time, Canada would still be denying it. How many other shipments have slipped through while Anand lies to the public?” said Yara Shoufani of the group.
Shelley Maclean, Calian’s director of corporate communications, told Canada’s CBC News broadcaster: “Given recent announcements by our Government and others regarding continued concerns for the region, Calian has paused this shipment and all future shipments until further notice.”
Czech media figures demand protection for journalists in Gaza
An open letter, signed by 262 Czech media workers from 66 newsrooms, has urged Czech President Petr Pavel and Prime Minister Petr Fiala to take action in support of journalists working under siege in Gaza.
Czech Radio and Czech TV, the two public broadcasters, were among the most heavily represented. The appeal was organised by the independent outlet Denik Referendum.
The letter demands immediate food and medical access for Gaza’s journalists through humanitarian corridors, an end to the blockade on foreign press, accountability for the killing of journalists, and long-term protection for those reporting in conflict zones.
Jakub Patocka, editor-in-chief of Denik Referendum and one of the organisers, said some journalists had been attacked in their own newsrooms for signing.
“This is utterly unacceptable,” he said. “It is a fundamental right of every journalist to express solidarity with colleagues in need.”
Italian coaches association calls for ban on Israel from international football
An association of Italian football coaches has written to the Italian Football Federation, calling for Israel to be suspended from international competition over its actions in Gaza.
The letter from the Italian Football Coaches Association, posted to its website on Tuesday, urged world football to take action in solidarity with Palestinians by banning Israeli teams from tournaments.
“The values of humanity, which underpin those of sport, require us to oppose acts of oppression with terrible consequences,” said association chair Renzo Ulivieri.
The ban was not “just a symbolic gesture, but a necessary choice that responds to a moral imperative, shared by the entire leadership” of the association, said the statement.
The letter comes weeks before Italy is scheduled to play Israel in World Cup qualifying matches in September and October.
