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‘A disgrace’: Canada’s PM says Israel has ‘right to defend itself’

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has released a statement on the escalation in the Middle East that begins by saying that “Iran’s nuclear program has long been a cause of grave concern, and its missile attacks across Israel threaten regional peace”.

Carney said he convened his security council to receive an update on the situation in the region.

“Canada reaffirms Israel’s right to defend itself and to ensure its security. We call on all parties to exercise maximum restraint and move towards a diplomatic resolution,” he wrote on X.

The Canadian leader’s statement was slammed by rights group Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East as a “disgrace”.

“There you have it. Canada supports Israel’s unprovoked attack on Iran, a blatant violation of the UN Charter [and] crime of aggression. Instead of pushing for de-escalation, Carney is enabling Israel’s genocidal leadership as they drag the region further into hell,” it said.