Mr. Harper has said that he will continue to support Israel “whatever the cost”. This statement is illogical and dangerous when we are talking about a country that violates the sovereignty of three other nations and the human rights of millions, and refuses to abide by international law. Thousands of Canadian citizens are of Palestinian, Syrian or Lebanese origin. They cannot comprehend how their government, regardless of its strong alliance with Israel, could go as far as to be against the right to self-determination.
Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu is heaping praise on Stephen Harper as the prime minister opens his first visit to the Middle East. Netanyahu welcomed Harper as a “great friend” of Israel and the Jewish people. Prime Minister Stephen Harper has visited Palestine. He has met with President Mahmoud Abbas, […]
How Stephen Harper has weakened Canada’s status in Palestine
Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu is heaping praise on Stephen Harper as the prime minister opens his first visit to the Middle East. Netanyahu welcomed Harper as a "great friend" of Israel and the Jewish people. Prime Minister Stephen Harper has visited Palestine. He has met with President Mahmoud Abbas, [...]
