In a significant political move on Tuesday, Canada announced a policy to cease arms trade with Israel, following a non-binding motion that passed in Parliament on Monday night. This decision has sparked a wide range of reactions. Jewish Canadian organizations and Israel have expressed strong disapproval, with Israel's Foreign Minister suggesting that history will judge Canada 'harshly' for this decision. The motion, which was passed with amendments by the Liberal-NDP coalition, also advocates for recognizing the 'State of Palestine' as part of a two-state solution and demands an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The controversy has led to Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly holding a closed-door meeting after three MPs voted against the motion, citing they were blindsided by last-minute amendments. The motion's stance has been criticized by various commentators and editorial pieces, with some accusing Canada of caving to minority party pressures.
Knesset to member Canadian FM Joly after arms embargo vote in parliament: Canada is 'appeasing radical elements' - https://t.co/Zqp3UvHrxx
Liberal-NDP coalition passes pro-Hamas motion in Parliament The controversial motion passed after Liberal amendments calls to work towards recognizing the 'State of Palestine' as part of a two-state solution. FULL REPORT: https://t.co/ZcTotyMa64 https://t.co/IyeFHv3iD4
The House of Commons passed an NDP opposition motion advocating for a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, after significant last-minute amendments. Read more: https://t.co/8D1jZREJEn https://t.co/GwNQRqjETg
Rapaport eviscerates Canadian government after it halts selling arms to Israel: You’re ‘the bad guys too’ https://t.co/IHNsy7GVb8
#Canada's decision to halt arms sales to Israel will undoubtedly put a smile on the faces of the hate marchers who have taken to the streets since the Oct 7 Hamas massacre, but is decision Canada should be "ashamed" of. Powerful @Jerusalem_Post editorial: https://t.co/lesKeafmRH
Canada should be ashamed of its 'arms embargo' on Israel - editorial FM Israel Katz said history “will judge the Canadian government’s current move harshly." He is correct. Tuesday was not Canada’s finest hour. https://t.co/62AHvWecQC
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly held a closed-door meeting with some Liberals late Tuesday after three MPs voted against the motion, saying they were blindsided by the details of the last-minute amendments #cdnpoli #Gaza https://t.co/ab7z1bFn7Q
#Canada | The Parliament passed a non-binding motion demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and a halt to arms exports to Israel. https://t.co/qlbzoyRoky
Controversy erupted in Canada on Monday and Tuesday when a non-binding motion to cease future arms trade with Israel and Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly's statement that this would indeed become policy. - analysis By @StarrJpost https://t.co/38fwV4cAhx
Israel slams arms sale ban as Trudeau caves to minority party: 'history will judge' Canada 'harshly' https://t.co/EesLmEPbTn
Liberal-NDP coalition passes pro-Hamas motion in Parliament The controversial motion passed after Liberal amendments calls to work towards recognizing the 'State of Palestine' as part of a two-state solution. https://t.co/ZcTotyMa64
Jewish Canadian organizations expressed anger over the Tuesday announcement that Ottawa would be formalizing a policy to cease arms trade with Israel, in line with a non-binding motion that passed in parliament on Monday night. Report by @StarrJpost https://t.co/FBmvjrnLpW