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'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

CIJA angered and disappointed by passage of amended NDP motion

Ottawa, ON – March 18, 2024 – Tonight, an amended version of the New Democratic Party (NDP)’s non-binding Canada's actions to promote peace in the Middle East motion passed in...Read More

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March 19, 2024

CIJA and UJA welcome proposed safe access bylaw in Vaughan

Toronto, ON – March 18, 2024 – Today, Vaughan Mayor Steven Del Duca announced his intention to bring forward a Members Resolution to protect Vaughan’s places of worship, schools, childcare...Read More

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March 18, 2024