Canada has supported a United Nations resolution on the Israel-Hamas conflict which does not condemn Hamas, while explaining that its stance on the issue has not changed.
The Canadian government was criticized by Israel and Jewish community advocates, who said Canada has backed a one-sided resolution that departs from Canada’s previous stance.
Canada voted in favour of a UN resolution on June 12 titled “Protection of civilians and upholding legal and humanitarian obligations.”
The resolution calls for ending the blockade on the Gaza Strip, opening all border crossings, ensuring that humanitarian aid can reach the civilian population, and the release of all hostages. The vote passed 149 in favour to 12 against, with 19 abstentions….