Ottawa can no longer ignore rising death toll in Gaza

The plight of Gaza's children is a wakeup call to the devastating human cost of conflict, compelling our nation to stand against the massacre of innocent lives, and to demand accountability from the perpetrators.

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, pictured on the Hill on April 15, 2024.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY USAMA KHAN

June 6, 2024

Before Oct. 7, 2023, Gaza already had 26,000 orphans. Since then, UNICEF reports at least 17,000 more, bringing the total to 43,000. Compassionate Canadian donors through Islamic Relief Canada have supported over 5,000 of these children, while our global offices have sponsor...

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