This is what hatred looks like-an unelected party leader with zero empathy for over 14k children at risk of starvation due to Israel blocking aid. Let alone the over 50k Palestinians killed by Israel. You have kids @PierrePoilievre, do better.
It is outrageous and morally reprehensible that it took the world nearly 80 days of broadcast starvation and cruelty amidst genocide to exert enough pressure on Israel to even slightly ease its total siege that has blocked the entry of all food, medicine, fuel and other vital goods since 2 March.
Before I was arrested at the Capitol for protesting the slaughter of children in Gaza, I wrote this statement to explain my actions. Thanks, @Newsweek, for publishing it.
https://t.co/uGxznxHgPf
Today, our government joined the governments of the United Kingdom and France in calling out the government of Israel for its planned expansion of its mlitary operations in Gaza, its disproportionate use of force, its denial of humanitarian assistance to the civilian population, its wholly inadeqate response to the need for food to enter into Gaza, and attempts to achieve forced permanent displacement of the population. Our governments "are committed to recognizing a Palestinian state as a contribution to achieving a two-state solution and are prepared to work with others to this end" reads the joint statement. In so doing our government reflects the views of a majority of Canadians, who recognize the intolerable human suffering occuring in Gaza, and the desire for a two-state solution with a Palestinian state and Israel living side by side in peace.
https://t.co/XKPft73oJP
For the first time since the start of the genocide, Canada is finally threatening Israel with “concrete actions,” including sanctions. This is the language we needed 19 months ago. Gaza cannot wait a minute longer — sanction Israel now!
My joint statement with @Keir_Starmer and @EmmanuelMacron on the situation in Gaza and the West Bank:
“We strongly oppose the expansion of Israel’s military operations in Gaza. The level of human suffering in Gaza is intolerable. Yesterday’s announcement that Israel will allow a basic quantity of food into Gaza is wholly inadequate. We call on the Israeli Government to stop its military operations in Gaza and immediately allow humanitarian aid to enter Gaza. This must include engaging with the UN to ensure a return to delivery of aid in line with humanitarian principles. We call on Hamas to release immediately the remaining hostages they have so cruelly held since 7 October 2023.
The Israeli Government’s denial of essential humanitarian assistance to the civilian population is unacceptable and risks breaching International Humanitarian Law. We condemn the abhorrent language used recently by members of the Israeli Government, threatening that, in their despair at the destruction of Gaza, civilians will start to relocate. Permanent forced displacement is a breach of international humanitarian law.
Israel suffered a heinous attack on October 7. We have always supported Israel’s right to defend Israelis against terrorism. But this escalation is wholly disproportionate.
We will not stand by while the Netanyahu Government pursues these egregious actions. If Israel does not cease the renewed military offensive and lift its restrictions on humanitarian aid, we will take further concrete actions in response.
We oppose any attempt to expand settlements in the West Bank. Israel must halt settlements which are illegal and undermine the viability of a Palestinian state and the security of both Israelis and Palestinians. We will not hesitate to take further action, including targeted sanctions.
We strongly support the efforts led by the United States, Qatar and Egypt to secure an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. It is a ceasefire, the release of all remaining hostages and a long-term political solution that offer the best hope of ending the agony of the hostages and their families, alleviating the suffering of civilians in Gaza, ending Hamas’ control of Gaza and achieving a pathway to a two-state solution, consistent with the goals of the 18 June conference in New York co-chaired by Saudi Arabia and France. These negotiations need to succeed, and we must all work towards the implementation of a two-state solution, which is the only way to bring long-lasting peace and security that both Israelis and Palestinians deserve and ensure long-term stability in the region.
We will continue to work with the Palestinian Authority, regional partners, Israel and the United States to finalize consensus on arrangements for Gaza’s future, building on the Arab plan. We affirm the important role of the High-level Two-State Solution Conference at the UN in June in building international consensus around this aim. And we are committed to recognizing a Palestinian state as a contribution to achieving a two-state solution and are prepared to work with others to this end.”
Ben Cohen of Ben & Jerry's did more to challenge the Trump administration's support for the Gaza Holocaust than all the Sunni monarchies combined this week
🚨BIG NEWS🚨
Major UK retailer, The Co-Op, votes in favour of banning ALL Israeli goods from its stores all over the country.
Thank you @coopuk for standing on the right side of history
BOYCOTTS WORK
DIVESTMENTS WORK
SANCTIONS WORK
#SanctionIsraelNow
israel is far worse than hamas. it has done thousands of october 7s with airstrikes, ground invasions and mass starvation for 19 months. anyone who refuses to recognize this fact simply doesnt believe palestinians are human.