The Liberal government’s last-minute endorsement of an amended NDP motion on Palestinian statehood is being welcomed by the country’s Muslim advocacy group and derided by Jewish voices who say Ottawa has sub-contracted its foreign policy to “anti-Israel radicals.”
As the war rages on in Gaza, some of Canada’s allies, including the United Kingdom, have signalled they’re open to recognizing the Palestinian territories as a state — once some key conditions are met.
Speaking to reporters on Tuesday before question period, Housefather, who appeared emotional, said he’s re-evaluating his place in the Liberal caucus after last night’s vote.
He said the government didn’t have to vote for an NDP opposition day motion — it made a choice to adopt something that’s been widely panned by many Jewish Canadians, he said.
“We are deeply disappointed that the Liberal government has chosen to effectively sub-contract Canadian foreign policy to anti-Israel radicals within the NDP and the Bloc Quebecois,” the group said in a statement following the vote.
The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), a vocal critic of Israel’s ongoing war in Gaza and an advocate of Canada taking a harder line against the Jewish state and its leadership, said it was pleased by what it described as “a historic vote.”
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