Canadian Liberal cabinet minister Ya'ara Saks faced backlash for her support of Palestinian sovereignty and meeting with Mahmoud Abbas, labeled a Holocaust denier. Canada's decision to halt arms sales to Israel drew criticism, with Israel's envoy asserting the country's ability to defend itself. Conservative Senator Leo Housakos questioned Saks on her interactions with Abbas, leading to a defense by Saks, who emphasized her Jewish identity and commitment to Palestinian recognition.
Knesset member to Canadian FM Joly after arms embargo vote in parliament: Canada is ‘appeasing radical elements’ https://t.co/Zqp3UvHrxx https://t.co/IhAnCGWc8o
.@YaaraSaks upset by criticism over her posing in official photo by holding hands with Holocaust denier. says she is proudly Jewish: "I take offence to your comments." https://t.co/pNhIsD4vw9 #cdnpoli @SenatorHousakos @Roman_Baber https://t.co/n6EpUGTeKE
Knesset to member Canadian FM Joly after arms embargo vote in parliament: Canada is 'appeasing radical elements' - https://t.co/Zqp3UvHrxx
Addictions Minister @YaaraSaks is asked in @SenateCA to defend photo holding hands with Holocaust denier, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas. “I stand in my chamber as a proud Israeli and Jewish Canadian.” https://t.co/ntNBeOgxxl #cdnpoli https://t.co/Quudt7HAL6
Liberal cabinet minister Ya’ara Saks is defending her support for Palestinian sovereignty and for meeting with the Holocaust denier who governs the West Bank. MORE: https://t.co/xM41Uw1LNa https://t.co/7VSUMT4hre
Conservative Senator Leo Housakos grills MP Ya'ara Saks about her warm embrace of Holocaust denier Mahmoud Abbas and lack of support for Israel. https://t.co/HiJ5ezLn48 https://t.co/67ELp70mqy
'I'm wholeheartedly committed to be in that room with Mahmoud Abbas,' said Liberal MP Ya'ara Saks. The Jewish cabinet minister voted electronically to recognize the state of Palestine, citing 'other commitments' that prevented her voting in person. https://t.co/xM41Uw1LNa
Disgrace: Trudeau's Canada Moves to Help Hamas, Hurt Israel https://t.co/c2k7o5mADM
Israel envoy says country can defend itself despite Canada ending future arms exports https://t.co/TF31BU142Z
#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
WATCH: @TheMenzoid and our Rebel News billboard truck were on the scene as protesters held a rally outside the constituency office of Ya'ara Saks after the Liberal cabinet minister was pictured alongside terrorist leader Mahmoud Abbas. MORE: https://t.co/qc1TSznTnB https://t.co/AQyCKeAlFl