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<\/a>Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the President of Israel, Isaac Herzog.<\/p>\nThe Prime Minister reiterated that the appalling treatment of civilians, including Canadian citizens, aboard the Gaza-bound flotilla was unacceptable, and he called for an independent investigation. He strongly condemned comments made by\u00a0Israel\u2019s Minister of Public Security, Itamar Ben\u2011Gvir, and emphasised that the protection of all civilians and respect for human dignity must be upheld everywhere, at all times.<\/p>\n
The Prime Minister underscored Canada\u2019s unwavering support for a negotiated two-state solution \u2013 an independent, viable, and sovereign State of Palestine living side by side with the State of Israel in peace and security.<\/p>\n
During the conversation, Prime Minister Carney expressed Canada\u2019s support for Israel\u2019s security and its right to self\u2011defence in accordance with international law. In doing so, he stressed the imperative of protecting civilians and the civilian and energy infrastructure.<\/p>\n
The leaders focused on the conflict in the Middle East. The Prime Minister underlined the imperative of de\u2011escalation in the region, the importance of a genuine\u00a0resumption of dialogue\u00a0among all parties, and the need to preserve stability in critical maritime corridors, including the Strait of Hormuz. He raised the crisis in Gaza, stating that the humanitarian situation remains catastrophic, and he called for the restoration of immediate and unimpeded access to aid. He also reaffirmed Canada\u2019s opposition to illegal Israeli settlement expansion, settler violence in the West Bank, and violence against Palestinian civilians. On Lebanon, the leaders welcomed renewed efforts to advance dialogue. The Prime Minister expressed concern about the displacement of civilians and the resulting humanitarian crisis in southern Lebanon, and he noted that progress toward a vision of peace and stability must remain the clear, shared objective.<\/p>\n
The leaders discussed the devastating resurgence of antisemitism around the world. The Prime Minister outlined Canada\u2019s work through legislation and community safety funding to counter hate, to confront antisemitism with the full force of the law, and to protect Jewish communities.<\/p>\n
The leaders agreed to remain in close contact.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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<\/a>Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the President of Israel, Isaac Herzog.<\/p>\n