Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing criticism for his stance on the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel. Critics argue that Trudeau and his cabinet ministers are not demanding the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza and are instead placing blame on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Senior officials, including Foreign Minister Mรฉlanie Joly, have been accused of not pressuring Hamas to surrender or release hostages, which include Canadian nationals. The criticism extends to other Canadian politicians such as Jagmeet Singh, Heather McPherson, and Charlie Angus, who are also seen as failing to hold Hamas accountable. The conflict began with an attack by Hamas on Oct. 7. Critics also mention Yaara Saks, AHousefather, and Bob Rae in their arguments.
Trudeau's cabinet ministers no longer care about Hamas releasing the hostages, and they didn't appreciate Bob "correcting" them. So he's moved on to other things to tweet about. https://t.co/GAGstDAuC7
The logical move is for officials like Joly to pressure Hamas & put the blame on Hamas, rather than pressuring Israel. But logic clearly isnโt Jolyโs strong suit. And sheโs not alone. Justin Trudeau, Jagmeet Singh, Heather McPherson, and Charlie Angus are all just as terrible. https://t.co/p6jrWe0m9M
There are dozens of civilian hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza. Trudeauโs minister doesnโt mention them; but he appropriates the language to say that Israel is the hostage taker. Indistinguishable from Hamas talking points. https://t.co/B0R3SQ2yvd
So, I see Canada has moved on from any ceasefire being conditional upon release of hostages? You are ok to leave them (incl. Canadian nationals) languishing in Gaza and Hamas stay in power? @CanadaFP @melaniejoly @JustinTrudeau @CanEmbIsrael https://t.co/UlmnICOLzR
Thatโs three senior Trudeau ministers in a row who have officially dropped any pretense of demanding that the hostages be released or Hamas lay down their weapons. @BobRae48 is laughably trying to correct them, as if heโs the decider. https://t.co/mF7bMVvXNs
Itโs the official Trudeau line: they donโt even pretend to call for the hostages to be released or for Hamas to lay down their arms. Theyโre fully on team Hamas. @BobRae48 is trying to spin for them, but the Liberal Hamas Caucus is in control, not him. https://t.co/eY1bxPhjyS
Trudeau's Liberals don't even bother going through the motions of demanding that Hamas surrenders or releases the hostages. They never really cared about that part and they can't be bothered to even keep up appearances. And @YaaraSaks and @AHousefather are fine with that. https://t.co/doactwUdXU
Justin Trudeau knows that Hamas started this war with their attack on Oct. 7. He knows they have said they want to launch more attacks. He knows they refuse to return the hostages. He knows they refuse to accept a ceasefire. Yet he blames Netanyahu. https://t.co/PCM3T1vKHz