Politicians from all sides condemned terrorism by Hamas but the NDP also called for an end to the bombardment of Gaza, and said domestic politics are at play
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article originally appeared on The Trillium, a new Village Media website devoted exclusively to covering provincial politics at Queen’s Park.
All of the Ontario politicians who spoke to the motion Tuesday called Hamas a terrorist group and condemned its brutality, blaming it for violence against Israelis and Palestinians who want to live their lives in peace. "We must look to the solution to this endless cycle of death and destruction: end all occupation of Palestinian land and end apartheid," she'd said.
He questioned a procedural play by the government to move an amendment, and an amendment to their amendment, making minor tweaks to the wording of the motion — "the terrorist organization Hamas" becomes "Hamas terrorists," for instance — which serves to block the NDP from proposing an amendment and prolong the debate.
Fraser called on the Conservatives to stop adding to the division in society and do something that would help, like match donations to humanitarian aid.One NDP source told The Trillium that the wording of the motion on the Israel-Hamas war seems designed to divide the party and cause it political problems. Another told columnist Steve Paikin that an NDP MPP had considered quitting over the Jama issue and had to be talked off the ledge by senior party officials.
The NDP's two co-deputy leaders spoke to the motion, putting the party's different bases on display. John Vanthof, a farmer from Timiskaming—Cochrane, got a standing ovation from all sides for a speech he made without notes that wove together personal stories of his father, a WWII vet, and seeing a Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon. He called both Israelis and Palestinians victims of Hamas.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Queen's Park begins days-long debate on Israel-Hamas warPoliticians from all sides condemned terrorism by Hamas but the NDP also called for an end to the bombardment of Gaza, and said domestic politics are at play
Read more »
Biden will travel to Israel Wednesday amid concern that Israel-Hamas conflict could expandTEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — President Joe Biden will travel to Israel on Wednesday to show support for the U.S. ally as concerns increase that the raging Israel-Hamas war could expand into a larger regional conflict. U.S.
Read more »
Biden will travel to Israel Wednesday amid concern that Israel-Hamas conflict could expandTEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — President Joe Biden will travel to Israel on Wednesday to show support for the U.S. ally as concerns increase that the raging Israel-Hamas war could expand into a larger regional conflict. U.S.
Read more »
Biden will travel to Israel Wednesday amid concern that Israel-Hamas conflict could expandTEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — President Joe Biden will travel to Israel on Wednesday to show support for the U.S. ally as concerns increase that the raging Israel-Hamas war could expand into a larger regional conflict. U.S.
Read more »
Biden will head to Israel and Jordan as concerns mount that Israel-Hamas conflict will spreadTEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — President Joe Biden will travel to Israel and onto Jordan Wednesday to meet with both Israeli and Arab leadership, as concerns increase that the raging Israel-Hamas war could expand into a larger regional conflict. U.S.
Read more »
Biden will head to Israel and Jordan as concerns mount that Israel-Hamas conflict will spreadTEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — President Joe Biden will travel to Israel and onto Jordan Wednesday to meet with both Israeli and Arab leadership, as concerns increase that the raging Israel-Hamas war could expand into a larger regional conflict. U.S.
Read more »