Canada must finally acknowledge Israel’s illegal occupation of Palestinian territories

The international community’s utter failure to reach an immediate ceasefire is inexcusable, while Canada's diplomatic laryngitis on this issue is startling.

Foreign Affairs Minister Marc Garneau’s latest statement on the violence in Gaza muted its criticism of Israel and made no mention of the occupation. Canada holds one of the weakest voting records on the Israeli occupation at the UN General Assembly, which contributed to its failed bid for a seat on the UN Security Council, write Michael Lynk and Ketty Nivyabandi. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY MICHAEL LYNK AND KETTY NIVYABANDI

May 24, 2021

Once again, missiles and rockets flew between Israel and Gaza. When the ceasefire was finally declared on May 21, at least 242 Palestinians—including at least 66 children—in Gaza had been killed, along with 10 Israelis, including two children. At least 14 Palestinians in the West Bank protesting...

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