Canadian legislators are set to vote on a non-binding motion supporting Palestinian statehood, which has sparked criticism from Israel and could deepen divisions within the ruling Liberal Party. Although the outcome won’t be binding, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau may face political challenges depending on the vote’s result. The motion, put forward by the left-leaning New Democrats (NDP), underscores their dissatisfaction with Trudeau’s handling of the Gaza crisis. NDP leader Jagmeet Singh emphasized the need for bold action for peace and justice, stating both Palestinians and Israelis deserve to live in peace. Canada recently announced a pause in non-lethal military exports to Israel and Trudeau has taken a more critical stance on the military campaign in Gaza while affirming Israel’s right to self-defense.
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