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Jewish non-governmental organizations and leaders across Canada react to the passage of the amended NDP motion on Palestine (The Canadian Jewish News)

A late-night vote in the House of Commons on March 18 on Canada’s policy on Israel-Palestine has prompted fiery reactions from Canada’s Jewish organizations and leaders.

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March 19, 2024

Canadian parliament passes drastically softened motion on Palestinian state (The Jerusalem Post)

The New Democratic Party (NDP) motion called on the government to "officially recognize the State of Palestine and maintain Canada’s recognition of Israel’s right to exist."

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March 19, 2024

'Wish I had better news': NDP MP behind Israel-Gaza motion disappointed by outcome on Palestinian statehood (Toronto Star)

The Liberals and NDP are fielding criticism from both Israeli and Palestinian advocates for passing a significantly-altered motion about the Israel-Hamas conflict.

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March 19, 2024

Canada to halt arms sales to Israel after non-binding vote in house of commons (The Guardian UK)

Parliamentary motion from New Democratic party passed with support of Liberals, Bloc Québécois and Green party

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March 19, 2024

Liberal MP 'reflecting' on place in caucus after NDP Palestinian statehood motion debacle (CTV News)

The late-night Liberal watering-down of an NDP motion regarding the recognition of Palestinian statehood on Monday prompted anger and disappointment among both pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian advocacy groups.

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March 19, 2024

Jewish groups condemn “anti-Israel” NDP motion passed by House of Commons (True North)

The House of Commons passed an NDP opposition motion advocating for a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, after significant last-minute amendments softened its original call for the immediate recognition of Palestinian statehood.

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March 19, 2024

Government's endorsement of amended Palestinian statehood motion wins praise, draws outrage (CBC News)

'We were able to find common ground,' Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says

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March 19, 2024

Jewish groups denounce passage of watered-down NDP Palestinian motion (National Post)

Fogel feared the government was demonstrating Canada as an 'unreliable partner on the world stage'

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March 19, 2024

WARMINGTON: As politicians grandstand in Ottawa, there are still hostages and hungry kids in Gaza (Toronto Sun)

Many MPs showed their true colours

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March 19, 2024

Canadian parliament holds debate on motion to recognize Palestinian state (The Jerusalem Post)

"A two-state solution requires the recognition of two states," said NDP Edmonton Strathcona MP Heather McPherson, who led the push for the motion in the debate.

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March 18, 2024

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