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Israel Launches Gaza City Offensive Amid Famine and Global Outcry

                                             Displaced Palestinians flee from one area to another in Gaza City on Friday.   The Israeli military has declared Gaza City a “dangerous combat zone” and confirmed it has begun the initial stages of a long-anticipated offensive on the war-ravaged enclave’s largest urban center. The move ends daily humanitarian pauses that had allowed limited aid deliveries, intensifying fears for hundreds of thousands of displaced residents already enduring famine conditions. Military spokesperson Avichay Adraee said forces are operating “with great force” on the city’s outskirts, vowing to dismantle Hamas and secure the release of remaining hostages. Israel also announced the recovery of two hostages’ remains, including Ilan Weiss, killed during the October 7, 2023 Hamas-led attack. The United Nations and aid agencies...
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Air Canada Flight Attendants Approve Strike Mandate Amid Contract Dispute



Air Canada Flight Attendants Edge Closer to Strike Action

More than 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants have overwhelmingly voted—99.7% in favour—to grant their union a strike mandate, signaling growing frustration over stalled contract negotiations.

The vote, conducted by the Air Canada Component of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), does not guarantee a strike but empowers the union to call one if necessary. A legal strike could begin as early as August 16, following the expiration of a mandatory cooling-off period.

Union president Wesley Lesosky criticized the airline for dragging its feet on key issues, including wages, unpaid hours, and working conditions. CUPE argues that flight attendants are only compensated for time between takeoff and landing, excluding critical duties like safety checks, boarding, and deplaning.

Air Canada responded by acknowledging the vote as a standard part of the negotiation process and expressed its commitment to reaching a fair agreement. The airline emphasized that there is still time to avoid disruption to travelers’ plans.

The previous contract, a 10-year agreement, expired earlier this year. With inflation outpacing wage growth and mounting pressure from employees, the coming days will be crucial in determining whether Canada's largest airline can avert a strike that could impact hundreds of thousands of passengers.


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