NDP Motion Calls for Recognition of Palestinian State, Testing Divisions Among Liberals
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NDP motion calls on Canada to recognize Palestine as a state and end "decades-long occupation". Also calls for ceasefire, arms embargo on Israel.
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Motion tests divisions in Liberal caucus over Israel-Hamas war. Some Liberal MPs support, others oppose.
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Vote scheduled for Monday afternoon. Some expect amendments to try to reach compromise.
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Context is October Hamas attack in Israel that killed 1200. Has divided Liberals since.
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Canada recently restored funding to Palestinian aid agency UNRWA after pausing it, seen as political move.