Posted 3/18/2024, 2:48:15 PM
Canadian Lawmakers to Vote on Motion Backing Palestinian Statehood Amid Israel-Hamas Tensions
- Canadian legislators to vote on non-binding motion backing Palestinian statehood, drawn up by the left-leaning New Democrats (NDP)
- Motion calls to officially recognize Palestine, suspend military goods trade with Israel, demands immediate ceasefire
- Reflects unhappiness with Trudeau's failure to protect civilians in Gaza amid Israel-Hamas conflict
- Clear division inside Trudeau's Liberal Party over policy towards Gaza conflict
- Israel condemns the vote, NDP hopes for some Liberal support in the motion