Domestic political calculus shapes federal response to Israel-Hamas conflict

A review of statements by our politicians during previous Israel-Hamas conflicts shows they follow one steadfast script: 'We stand with Israel,' writes Bhagwant Sandhu.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. When it comes to their position on Israel-Hamas conflict, federal politicians of all stripes are far too busy picking sides in hopes of scooping up votes wherever they can, writes Bhagwant Sandhu.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY BHAGWANT SANDHU

October 25, 2023

OTTAWA – There is a working assumption in policy analysis that reactions to international events are anchored in domestic political calculations. The assumption is worth testing for the Israel-Hamas conflict.

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