Israeli minister says 'Gaza will be entirely destroyed' •

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I have directed my officials to summon the Israeli ambassador regarding the heinous treatment of civilians aboard the flotilla. Civilians must be protected at all times. The video shared by Ben-Gvir is deplorable and documents the mistreatment of civilians. Canada has already imposed sanctions on Ben-Gvir and we will continue to pressure the government of Israel to crack down on those inviting violence.

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The images of the Israeli minister Ben Gvir humiliating members of the international flotilla in support of Gaza are unacceptable.

We will not tolerate anyone mistreating our citizens. In September, I announced the ban on access to national territory for this member of the Israeli government. Now we are going to push in Brussels for these sanctions to be elevated to the European scale on an urgent basis.

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The outrage over Ben Gvir's video is loud. Netanyahu called it "not in line with Israel's values." The foreign minister called it disgraceful. "This is not the face of Israel." Spare us the hypocrisy.

This is the same government that has not touched Israeli settlers who have murdered over 16 Palestinians since the start of this year. The same ministers who have publicly stated their plan is to ethnically cleanse Palestinians from the West Bank and Gaza.

This is the same government whose Finance Minister Smotrich stood on a hill overlooking the Christian town of Beit Sahour in January, inaugurated an illegal settlement built on Palestinian Christian-owned land, land that was once meant for a Palestinian children's hospital, and declared their plan is ethnic cleansing.

This is the same government that has done nothing as settler terrorists attacked the Christian village of Taybeh over 200 times. While you read this, settlers are at the entrance of Taybeh, harassing its residents.

Ben Gvir and Smotrich are not rogue actors. They are executing Israeli government policy.

The only thing that upset Israeli officials and propagandists today was that it was filmed, and that the victims weren't Palestinian.

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At my direction, Global Affairs officials summoned Israel’s ambassador regarding the treatment of Canadian citizens on board the flotilla. I can confirm that all Canadians who were on board are safe and are in the process of being transferred to Türkiye. Consular officials will be present to meet and support Canadians upon their arrival in Istanbul. Officials at our Embassy in Tel Aviv have been engaged throughout and remain on standby to provide immediate assistance. Canada expects full respect for the rights and safety of all civilians.

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Joint Statement on the Situation in the West Bank (22 May 2026)
The leaders of Canada, Australia, France, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom expressed deep concern over the rapidly deteriorating situation in the West Bank, highlighting several key points:

1. Settler violence at unprecedented levels
The statement says the West Bank has seen a significant deterioration in recent months, with settler violence reaching unprecedented levels.

2. Israeli government policies undermining stability
The leaders warn that Israeli government policies — including the further entrenchment of Israeli control — are undermining both regional stability and the prospects for a two‑state solution.

3. Settlements are illegal under international law
They reaffirm that Israeli settlements in the West Bank are illegal, and specifically highlight the E1 settlement project, stating that it would:

Divide the West Bank in two, and

Constitute a serious breach of international law.

4. Warning to businesses
The leaders caution that businesses should not bid on construction tenders for E1 or other settlement projects, citing legal and reputational risks, including potential involvement in serious breaches of international law.

5. Calls on the Government of Israel
The statement urges Israel to:

End settlement expansion and administrative measures

Ensure accountability for settler violence

Investigate allegations against Israeli forces

Respect Hashemite custodianship over Jerusalem’s holy sites

Lift financial restrictions on the Palestinian Authority and Palestinian economy

6. Opposition to annexation and displacement
The leaders strongly oppose any moves — including by members of the Israeli government — toward annexation or forcible displacement of Palestinians.

7. Reaffirmation of the two‑state solution
They reaffirm their unwavering commitment to a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace based on a negotiated two‑state solution, with Israel and Palestine living side by side in peace and security within secure and recognized borders.

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Amazed blowback wasn't stronger considering Israel was not held to any account in Gaza and now in Lebanon.

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