“What we saw on the streets of Montreal last night was appalling,” Trudeau said in a statement on Saturday. “Acts of antisemitism, intimidation, and violence must be condemned wherever we see them.”
"We are one of the founding members of the International Criminal Court and the International Court of Justice. We will abide by all the regulations of the international court," he said.
Three protesters were arrested for assaulting officers.
Defence Minister Bill Blair stated that while Israel has the right to defend itself, the Canadian government does not endorse striking Iranian oil or nuclear sites.
This betrayal of Israel is embarrassing for any true supporter of Canada as well as of true Canadian values. It should be roundly condemned.
The lawsuit draws on extensive evidence relating to the ties of UNRWA and its workers to Hamas.
Anthony Housefather’s appointment Friday came as Canada has seen a spike in violent antisemitism.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the Rafah strike.
FM Israel Katz said history “will judge the Canadian government’s current move harshly." He is correct. Tuesday was not Canada’s finest hour.
"A two-state solution requires the recognition of two states," said NDP Edmonton Strathcona MP Heather McPherson, who led the push for the motion in the debate.