Canada has joined 27 other countries in calling for the war in Gaza to “end now,” issuing a joint statement that was rebuffed by Israel.
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand called the situation in the Gaza Strip “horrific” as she announced Canada’s stance on July 21. Canada is calling for “an immediate ceasefire, the release of all hostages and a full resumption of humanitarian aid, including food,” Anand said on X.
The statement says Israel’s model to deliver humanitarian aid is “dangerous, fuels instability and deprives Gazans of human dignity.”
Israel established a new mechanism to distribute aid in a bid to avoid Hamas taking control of it. It has been followed by chaotic scenes with a number of Palestinians getting killed while trying to access humanitarian assistance….