The latest war between Israel and Hamas began after the armed group's militants launched a surprise attack in Israel on Oct. 7, killing 1,200 people, including hundreds of civilians, and taking about 240 people hostage.
Israel retaliated with airstrikes on the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip, and cutting off its access to many essential supplies. Local authorities say more than 18,000 Palestinians have been killed.
Canada voted in favour of a non-binding resolution at the United Nations on Tuesday that calls for "an immediate humanitarian ceasefire" between Israel and Hamas, in a move that broke with years of Canadian policy and shocked Jewish groups.
The vote at the UN General Assembly represents a shift in Canada's long-standing position of siding with Israel on major resolutions at the international bodyand arguing the Jewish state is unfairly called out in global forums.
The Liberals say the carnage in the Gaza Strip led Canada to change tack. "We must recognize that what is unfolding before our eyes will only enhance the cycle of violence," Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said Tuesday on Parliament Hill.
"This will not lead to the durable defeat of Hamas, which is necessary, and the threat that it poses to Israel. With the future of Israelis and Palestinians in mind, Canada is joining the international call for humanitarian ceasefire."
The National Council of Canadian Muslims called the UN vote a "milestone" that needs to translate into "the reality of action and deeds."
Yet the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs said it was "disgusted and frankly shocked" by Canada's stance, given that the motion does not explicitly call out Hamas for its crimes or urge the group to surrender.
"Canada's decision to support the resolution will undoubtedly lead to further hate being directed towards Jews here in Canada," the group's head Shimon Koffler Fogel said in a statement.
Hamas "cannot be rewarded and left unaccountable," said the group, which represents Jewish federations across Canada.
Canada breaks with long-standing Israel stance at UN in voting for Gaza ceasefire — The Canadian Press
OTTAWA - Canada voted in favour of a non-binding resolution at the United Nations on Tuesday that calls for "an immediate humanitarian ceasefire" between Israel and Hamas, in a move that broke with years of Canadian policy and shocked Jewish groups.apple.news
Good; bout fucking time sense was discussed.
But not like it'll mean anything. Nuttenbutter will keep being a genocidal maniac, Hamas will keep being a terrorist organization playing the victim card and even if it gets wiped out, a new group will rise up to take over.
The problem with that is area, territory; the West Bank doesn't have enough. It didn't have enough before but with illegal settlements, it's even less.
That said, it is an idea that should be debated at least.
True; West Bank is quieter (relatively) because it's ruled by the PA, not Hamas, and the PA at least tries to keep control of things. It is at least workable.
As you said, everything about the situation sucks but people also need to realize a 'two state solution' isn't going to cut it anymore, either.
