Posted 3/19/2024, 5:15:59 PM
Liberal Changes to NDP Motion on Palestine Draw Ire from Both Sides
- Liberal government made last-minute changes to NDP motion on recognizing Palestinian statehood, angering both pro-Israel and pro-Palestine groups
- Original NDP motion called for recognizing State of Palestine; Liberals amended it to work towards a two-state solution
- Amended motion calls for ceasefire, release of hostages by Hamas, stopping arms exports to Israel, and more aid
- Jewish groups condemned motion as disregarding Israel's right to defend itself and subcontracting policy to radicals
- Pro-Palestine group CJPME says amended motion doesn't go as far as they wanted; disappointed but see it as a tangible victory