Question Period Note: Israeli-Palestinian conflict and peace process.

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Reference number:
00094-2022
Date received:
Dec 20, 2022
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Name of Minister:
Joly, Mélanie (Hon.)
Title of Minister:
Minister of Foreign Affairs

Suggested Response:

• We are concerned by rising levels of violence in the West Bank. We strongly condemn all violence committed against civilians.
• Canada considers that Israel and the Palestinian Authority must fully respect international human rights and humanitarian law, which is key to ensuring the protection of civilians.
• We continue to firmly support the goal of a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East, including the creation of a Palestinian state living side by side in peace and security with Israel.
• We are following the situation closely and will continue to work with our international partners to de-escalate tensions in the West Bank.

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