25 May 2026 20:49 UTC · Prime Minister of Canada · PMO News Release · Source · Email X Link

Prime Minister of Canada reiterates calls for investigation, de-escalation

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Calls for independent investigation into Gaza-bound flotilla treatment
Urges de-escalation, protection of civilians, and two-state solution

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Prime Minister reiterated that the appalling treatment of civilians aboard the Gaza-bound flotilla was unacceptable and called for an independent investigation.
He condemned comments by Israel’s Minister of Public Security, Itamar Ben‑Gvir, and emphasized protection of civilians and respect for human dignity.
He underscored Canada’s support for a negotiated two-state solution and for Israel’s right to self-defence in accordance with international law, while stressing the imperative of protecting civilians and infrastructure.
He raised the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza, called for immediate and unimpeded access to aid, expressed concern about displacement in southern Lebanon, and noted efforts to counter antisemitism.

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Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the President of Israel, Isaac Herzog. The Prime Minister reiterated that the appalling treatment of civilians, including Canadian citizens, aboard the Gaza-bound flotilla was unacceptable, and he called for an independent investigation. He strongly condemned comments made by Israel’s Minister of Public Security, Itamar Ben‑Gvir, and emphasised that the protection of all civilians and respect for human dignity must be upheld everywhere, at all times. The Prime Minister underscored Canada’s unwavering support for a negotiated two-state solution – an independent, viable, and sovereign State of Palestine living side by side with the State of Israel in peace and security. During the conversation, Prime Minister Carney expressed Canada’s support for Israel’s security and its right to self‑defence in accordance with international law. In doing so, he stressed the imperative of protecting civilians and the civilian and energy infrastructure. The leaders focused on the conflict in the Middle East. The Prime Minister underlined the imperative of de‑escalation in the region, the importance of a genuine resumption of dialogue among all parties, and the need to preserve stability in critical maritime corridors, including the Strait of Hormuz. He raised the crisis in Gaza, stating that the humanitarian situation remains catastrophic, and he called for the restoration of immediate and unimpeded access to aid. He also reaffirmed Canada’s opposition to illegal Israeli settlement expansion, settler violence in the West Bank, and violence against Palestinian civilians. On Lebanon, the leaders welcomed renewed efforts to advance dialogue. The Prime Minister expressed concern about the displacement of civilians and the resulting humanitarian crisis in southern Lebanon, and he noted that progress toward a vision of peace and stability must remain the clear, shared objective. The leaders discussed the devastating resurgence of antisemitism around the world. The Prime Minister outlined Canada’s work through legislation and community safety funding to counter hate, to confront antisemitism with the full force of the law, and to protect Jewish communities. The leaders agreed to remain in close contact. Canada-Israel relations

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