Carney says Israel violating international law as allies call for Gaza aid
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Carney said Israel's control of aid distribution must be replaced by "comprehensive provision" of humanitarian assistance led by international organizations.
Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday accused the Israeli government of failing to prevent a rapidly deteriorating humanitarian crisis in Gaza and of violating international law by denying aid.
In a post on X, Carney said Israel’s control of aid distribution must be replaced by “comprehensive provision” of humanitarian assistance led by international organizations.
“Canada calls on all sides to negotiate an immediate ceasefire in good faith,” he said.
“We reiterate our calls for Hamas to immediately release all the hostages, and for the Israeli government to respect the territorial integrity of the West Bank and Gaza.”
Israel’s parliament on Wednesday approved a symbolic motion to annex the West Bank. Annexation of the West Bank could make it impossible to create a viable Palestinian state alongside Israel, which is seen internationally as the only realistic way to resolve the conflict.
Carney said Canada supports a two-state solution, with Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand set to attend a UN conference next week in New York on the issue.
The Centre for Jewish and Israel Affairs said Hamas does not want a ceasefire agreement and wants to retain power at any cost.
“This is why we see Hamas thanking governments — including Canada’s — for statements that embolden it to continue subjecting both Gazans and Israelis to further suffering,” said the centre’s chief executive, Noah Shack, in a statement.
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