Former senior Canadian diplomats have called on Prime Minister Mark Carney to impose strict sanctions on Israel due to the deteriorating conditions in the Palestinian territories and Lebanon.. They have also called on the federal government to suspend Canada's strategic partnership agreement with Israel if the conditions don't improve.

190 Former Diplomats Sign Letter Urging Sanctions

A group of 190 former senior Canadian diplomats has signed a letter urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to impose "robust" sanctions on Israel. The letter cites worsening conditions in the Palestinian territories and Lebanon, including restrictions on aid and journalists reaching Gaza, increasing violence by settlers in the West Bank, and a high civilian death toll in Lebanon.

The diplomats argue that without international sanctions, the Israeli government will continue to disregard international law and human rights, and will proceed with plans to expand settlements. According to the report, the former diplomats are calling for Canada to halt all arms trade with Israel and take legal action against Canadian companies bidding on or helping to build settlements deemed illegal under international law.

Canada's Trade and Strategic Partnership with Israel Under Review

The former diplomats have asked the federal government to review Canada's trade agreement with Israel and suspend a strategic partnership agreement if the conditions don't improve. They also call for the revocation of charitable status for groups supporting settlements or funding the Israeli military, and for unequivocal support for actions taken by the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court against allegations of war crimes and genocidal acts in the region.

According to the report, Canada has not yet responded to the letter. The situation has reportedly worsened since Canada officially recognized the State of Palestine last September.

Call for Legal Action and Support for International Courts

The letter from the former diplomats also calls on Ottawa to take legal action against Canadian companies bidding on or helping to build settlements Canada deems illegal under international law.. They argue that the Israeli government's actions are in violation of international law and human rights,and that Canada should provide unequivocal support for actions taken by the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court against allegations of war criems and genocidal acts in the region.

The former diplomats cite restrictions on aid and journalists reaching Gaza, increasing violence by settlers in the West Bank, and a high civilian death toll in Lebanon as evidence of Israel's violations of international law. They also call for Canada to halt all arms trade with Israel.

No Response from Canada Yet

Canada has not yet responded to the letter from the 190 former senior diplomats. The situation has reportedly worsneed since Canada officially recognized the State of Palestine last September. The diplomats argue that the Israeli government's actions are in violation of international law and human rights, and that Canada should take action to address the deteriorating conditions in the Palestinian territories and Lebanon.