Canada voted in favor of a United Nations resolution calling for an immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire in the war in Gaza, a move criticized by the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) as a significant departure from previous Canadian policy. The resolution also called for the release of all hostages held by Hamas and unrestricted aid access, but did not explicitly condemn Hamas's October 7 attacks, which Canada's UN Ambassador Bob Rae 'profoundly regrets.'
Canada’s UN vote on Israel criticized as departure from past position
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Canada voted in favor of a United Nations resolution calling for an immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire in the war in Gaza, a move criticized by the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) as a significant departure from previous Canadian policy. The resolution also called for the release of all hostages held by Hamas and unrestricted aid access, but did not explicitly condemn Hamas's October 7 attacks, which Canada's UN Ambassador Bob Rae 'profoundly regrets.'
Trending- 1 October 7, 2023: Hamas attacks in Israel
- 2 September (prior year): Canada abstains from similar UN resolution
- 3 March (current year): Mark Carney takes office as PM
- 4 Days before vote: Canada imposes sanctions on two Israeli ministers
- 5 Thursday, June 13, 2025: Canada votes for UN ceasefire resolution
- 6 Next week: UN conference on two-state solution
- Criticism from Jewish-Canadian lobby groups (CIJA)
- Perceived shift in Canada's foreign policy towards Israel
- Potential impact on Canada-Israel relations
- Emboldening of Hamas (according to CIJA)
What: Canada voted in favor of a United Nations resolution calling for an immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire in Gaza.
When: Thursday (June 13, 2025).
Where: United Nations General Assembly, New York.
Why: The resolution aims to address the humanitarian crisis and ongoing conflict in Gaza. Canada's vote reflects a shifting policy toward Israel under Prime Minister Mark Carney, despite opposition from the U.S. and Israel and criticism from Jewish-Canadian lobby groups.
How: Canada, along with 148 other countries, cast a vote in the 193-member General Assembly in favor of the resolution. This followed Canada's recent imposition of sanctions against two far-right Israeli cabinet ministers.