NDP Leader, Jagmeet Singh uses Question Period to ask Justin Trudeau to stop arming Israel while it is committing human rights violations in Palestine.
So that was a no, in case anyone doesn’t understand.
[Audio Transcription:
JAGMEET SINGH: Violence in East Jerusalem is deeply disturbing. Demolitions, forcefully removing Palestinians from their homes, and blocking access to important gathering spots are all violations of human rights, and international laws. Instead of taking action to stop or to deal with the long standing illegal occupations, this Prime Minister is effectively supporting the status quo, and going as far as to sell weapons to Israel. Arming one side of the conflict, it is undermining the peace process and it is supporting the illegal occupation. So will the Prime Minister commit to stopping the sale of arms to Israel while they’re violating international human rights?
THE HOUSE SPEAKER: The Right Honorable Prime Minister.
JUSTIN TRUDEAU: Mr. Speaker, we are following the situation with great concern. We call on all parties to end the violence, deescalate tensions, protect civilians and uphold international law. Rocket attacks against Israel are completely unacceptable, and Canada supports Israel’s right to assure it’s own security. Violence at Al-Aqsa is also unacceptable. Places of worship are for people to gather peacefully and should never be sites of violence. We’re also gravely concerned by continued expansion of settlements and evictions. Canada supports a two-state solution, and we urge all parties to renew their commitment to peace and security.]
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