Journalist covering international relations, humanitarian crises. Columnist for The Kingston Whig-Standard. BlueSky: geoffypjohnston@bsky.social
May 19 • 7 tweets • 1 min read
Joint statement from the leaders of Canada, the United Kingdom and France on the situation in Gaza and the West Bank:
“We strongly oppose the expansion of Israel’s military operations in Gaza. The level of human suffering in Gaza is intolerable.” 1/
“Yesterday’s announcement that Israel will allow a basic quantity of food into Gaza is wholly inadequate. We call on the Israeli Government to stop its military operations in Gaza and immediately allow humanitarian aid to enter Gaza.” 2/
Jan 7 • 7 tweets • 2 min read
Make no mistake, Canadian journalists who are straight shooters are being targeted by the far right. I include myself in this targeted group of professional journalists.
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On the morning of Jan. 6, 2025, I received this message, via email:
“Subject: FUCK YOU AND TRUDEAU
Message: Geoffrey P. Johnston, FUCK YOU AND TRUDEAU.”
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