Nearly 200 former Canadian diplomats have urged Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government to impose “robust” sanctions on Israel over conditions in the occupied Palestinian territories and Lebanon.
According to The Canadian Press, 190 former diplomats signed a letter stating that “without robust international sanctions, the Israeli government will persist in disregarding international law and human rights and will press forward with its plans to expand settlements”.
The letter said, “While Canada recognises Israel’s legitimate security concerns regarding Hezbollah, the razing of entire towns and the high civilian death toll is a serious violation of international law,” referring to the situation in Lebanon.
The appeal comes amid growing domestic pressure on Canada to take stronger measures in response to Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip and the occupied Palestinian territories.
