Israel’s Foreign Ministry states that Canada’s policy shift undermines efforts for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release, rejecting Canada’s plan to recognize a Palestinian state as a reward for Hamas.
ISRAEL'S FOREIGN MINISTRY SAYS CANADA'S POLICY SHIFT HARMS GAZA CEASEFIRE AND HOSTAGE RELEASE EFFORTS. || IT REJECTS CANADA’S PLAN TO RECOGNIZE A PALESTINIAN STATE, CALLING IT A REWARD FOR HAMAS.
الخارجية الإسرائيلية: تغيير موقف كندا يضر بالجهود المبذولة للتوصل لوقف لإطلاق النار في غزة ولإطار عمل تحرير الرهائن
Israel’s Foreign Ministry publicly rejected Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s stated intention to recognise an independent Palestinian state, saying the move would reward Hamas and undermine diplomatic efforts in Gaza. The ministry added that Ottawa’s policy shift comes at a sensitive stage of talks aimed at securing a durable cease-fire in the Gaza Strip and a framework for releasing hostages, warning that changing Canada’s stance now could complicate those negotiations.