Canada Quietly Halts New Arms Exports to Israel, Drawing Criticism Amid Middle East Tensions
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Canada has effectively banned new arms exports to Israel by stopping approvals of permits since January.
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This policy shift has been noticed in Israel and criticized as abandoning an ally during a time of conflict.
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The ban risks damaging Canada's reputation and relationships with Israel and the U.S.
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It goes against past statements of supporting Israel's right to defend itself against Hamas attacks.
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The article argues it is a "badge of shame" and short-sighted attempt to play both sides of a complex conflict.