Canada suspends arms exports to Israel

Canada's Foreign Ministry confirmed on Tuesday that Ottawa will suspend arms exports to Israel after Parliament approved a non-binding motion with that same request as part of Israel's attack on the Gaza Strip. Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Jolie had indicated in statements to the Toronto Star newspaper that the measure was a “fait accompli.” In response, his Israeli counterpart, Israel Katz, described the decision on the social media network X, previously Twitter, as “unfortunate.” “It is unfortunate that the Canadian government has taken a step that undermines Israel’s right to self-defense against Hamas terrorists, who have committed atrocious crimes against humanity and against innocent Israeli civilians, including the elderly, women and children. History will judge harshly,” he pointed to Canada’s current action, in a statement. Brief on the social network. The proposal in parliament, promoted by the New Democratic Party and approved by 204 votes to 117, includes an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the handover of weapons by Hamas, as well as the release of all hostages held by the Islamic movement. In Palestinian enclave. However, the text – which received a positive vote from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau – underwent a series of changes that abolished, among other demands, Canada's recognition of the Palestinian state, as well as the implementation of sanctions against Israeli politicians for incitement to genocide.