Mona Abuamara says the party must do more if it is serious about a two-state solution
Ambassador Mona Abuamara , Chief Representative of the Palestinian General Delegation, participates in an interview in her office in Ottawa , on Oct. 17, 2023. Abuamara believes Ottawa has stepped up its efforts for Palestinian sovereignty in recent weeks.The Palestinian ambassador to Canada believes Ottawa has stepped up its efforts for Palestinian sovereignty in recent weeks, but says the Liberals must do more if they’re serious about a two-state solution.
Abuamara pointed to recent statements where Canada expressed not just concern but condemnation, such as when Israel’s finance minister suggested last month it would be justified to starve Palestinians.For decades, Canada has supported the idea of a Palestinian country that would exist alongside Israel in peace, which would require Israel to stop occupying territories it has claimed since 1967.
Abuamara said Global Affairs Canada cannot confirm whether Canadian components are contributing to weapons used against Palestinians. The department did not answer when asked whether this accurately conveys the department’s discussions with Abuamara. “The focus is on managing Palestinian people under occupation,” she said. “You will always be the donor, and we will always be the recipient we are treating the root cause.”
“As Netanyahu stated many times, Israel has no intention to settle permanently in Gaza. Israel remains firmly and independently committed to its obligations under international law,” reads a statement, noting a recent pause in fighting for polio vaccinations. She represents the State of Palestine, whose government is run by the Fatah party that governs the West Bank. Fatah lost control of the Gaza Strip to Hamas in 2007 following violent clashes.
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