Canada’s Mark Carney calls treatment of Gaza flotilla activists ‘appalling’
Summary
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney criticized Israel for the harsh treatment of activists on a humanitarian flotilla heading to Gaza but did not announce new actions against Israel. He demanded an independent investigation and expressed concern about the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza.Key Facts
- Mark Carney called Israel’s treatment of flotilla activists “appalling” and unacceptable.
- Activists on the Gaza-bound flotilla were restrained, taunted, and forced to kneel, as shown in a video by Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.
- Carney spoke by phone with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, demanding an independent investigation.
- Canada opposes illegal Israeli settlements and settler violence against Palestinians.
- France and Poland have banned Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir from entering their countries due to his actions against flotilla participants.
- The Global Sumud Flotilla aims to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, which is under an Israeli blockade amid ongoing conflict.
- Amnesty International estimates about 430 people were detained by Israeli forces during the flotilla interception.
- Activists have reported abuse and sexual assault while in Israeli detention.
- Canada described the humanitarian situation in Gaza as “catastrophic.”
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