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Brian Lilley Political columnist Brian Lilley, participant contributing Canadian political commentary and analysis.

Brian Lilley

 
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Political Columnist/Toronto Sun
About:
Brian Lilley is a journalist with the Toronto Sun. He is a columnist whose work has appeared in over 30 daily newspapers across Canada. Brian previously hosted a daily talk radio show on CFRA in Ottawa, ON, and has been working in major Canadian markets for the last 15 years. In that time he’s covered prime ministers, presidents, royal visits and several demonstrations, including the Quebec City riots for CNN. A veteran of political coverage on Parliament Hill, Brian has covered the last five federal elections as well as several provincial and major municipal campaigns.

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Canadians need a new and better perspective on Israel

January 23, 2024
Toronto Sun
In this column, Brian Lilley reflects on visiting Israel shortly after the October 7 attacks, contrasting firsthand observations with Canadian debate. He argues discussions about ceasefires and two-state solutions often overlook the proximity of Israeli civilians to ongoing security threats.
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Those lecturing Israel should walk a mile in a kibbutz

January 22, 2024
Toronto Sun
In this column, Brian Lilley reflects on visiting Israeli communities attacked on October 7, including Kibbutz Re’im and Kfar Aza. He contrasts distant reporting with firsthand observations and argues international criticism often underestimates the brutality of the attacks.
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