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Mark Carney calls for humanitarian aid for Palestinians and adherence to international law

by Lorraine Carpenter

“It has been more than two days that the supply of electricity to Gaza has been shut off. It must resume — essentials including food, electricity and medical supplies should never be used as political tools.”

Canada’s prime-minister-designate Mark Carney made a statement calling for humanitarian aid for Palestinians, the return of essentials to Gaza and adherence to international law after Israel cut off the region’s electricity.

Carney also called for the return of all hostages and for the completion of the ceasefire agreement.

“It has been more than two days that the supply of electricity to Gaza has been shut off. It must resume — essentials including food, electricity and medical supplies should never be used as political tools.

“Canada must work with our allies to stand up for international law to promote sustainable peace and security in the Middle East and to support full access to humanitarian aid for Palestinian families. As this work continues, both parties must work towards the return of all hostages and the completion of the ceasefire agreement.”

Mark Carney previously condemned Trump’s intent to occupy Gaza and said that he supports a free Palestinian state.

Mark Carney calls for humanitarian aid for Palestinians and adherence to international law

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by Lorraine Carpenter

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Lorraine Carpenter was born in Montreal and studied communications and journalism at Concordia. She co-founded Cult MTL in 2012 following the closure of the alt weekly newspaper the Mirror, where she worked as a writer and editor for 12 years. She’s dedicated to supporting the cultural scene in Montreal and maintaining an independent voice in the Canadian media landscape.