"We are evaluating our relationship with Israel, Anand told reporters on the sidelines of a meeting of the governing Liberal Party in Edmonton, when asked whether Canada might follow the lead of the European Commission. Earlier today, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced plans to cut support for Israel and implement sanctions. Asked specifically whether Canada was considering any kinds of sanctions against Israel, Anand replied, We will continue to evaluate our next steps."
"Canada has noticeably hardened its line on Israel under Prime Minister Mark Carney, who replaced Justin Trudeau in January. Carney announced in July that Canada would recognise Palestinian statehood, angering Israel. Trudeau was generally supportive of Israel's campaign against Hamas, while occasionally criticising the actions of the Israeli military."
Canada is evaluating its relationship with Israel after an Israeli attack on Hamas leaders in Qatar that Canada deemed unacceptable. Foreign Minister Anita Anand said the strike was unacceptable, particularly given Qatari efforts to facilitate Middle East peace. Anand said Canada is evaluating next steps after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced plans to cut support for Israel and implement sanctions. Prime Minister Mark Carney has hardened Canada's stance on Israel since replacing Justin Trudeau in January. Carney announced in July that Canada would recognise Palestinian statehood and condemned the recent Israeli air strike as an intolerable expansion of violence.
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