Discussion · Oral Questions
Heather McPherson NDP
“Israeli forces abused detained Canadians and Palestinians. I want Canada to put sanctions on Israel and stop trading with them.”
“Mr. Speaker, Canadian citizens were subjected to physical, sexual and psychological abuse while illegally detained by Israeli forces last week. Canadians report being beaten and stabbed, while other international detainees report torture and rape by Israeli forces. This week, The New York Times and the UN confirmed wide-ranging sexual abuse and torture of Palestinian detainees, and this abuse is being celebrated by Israeli government ministers. Canada’s inaction must end. When will Canada impose sanctions on the Israeli government and suspend trade with Israel?”
Official Hansard
Mr. Speaker, Canadian citizens were subjected to physical, sexual and psychological abuse while illegally detained by Israeli forces last week. Canadians report being beaten and stabbed, while other international detainees report torture and rape by Israeli forces. This week, The New York Times and the UN confirmed wide-ranging sexual abuse and torture of Palestinian detainees, and this abuse is being celebrated by Israeli government ministers. Canada’s inaction must end. When will Canada impose sanctions on the Israeli government and suspend trade with Israel?