On Israel, Justin Trudeau dances on the fence

On the surface it would seem as if Justin Trudeau has muddled his messaging on Israel. But perhaps there is merit to Pierre Poilievre's argument that Trudeau is cynically playing both sides—even within his own caucus.

Liberal MP Salma Zahid speaks to the press in December, 2023. Justin Trudeau's biggest critics on the Israel file are on his own team, and Zahid is one of them, writes Bhagwant Sandhu. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY BHAGWANT SANDHU

January 17, 2024

OTTAWA—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has finally commented on South Africa’s charge of genocide against Israel. He supports the jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice, but not the

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