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During Question Period on foreign affairs, the NDP asked about reports that Canadian citizens had been abused while detained by Israeli forces after being on a flotilla, and called for sanctions on Israel and an end to trade with it. The Liberal government said the Prime Minister and the Minister of Foreign Affairs had condemned the mistreatment of people on the flotilla in the strongest terms, and that Canada continues to work on delivering aid and on a lasting peace in which Israelis and Palestinians can live safely side by side.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Heather McPherson

NDP
“Israeli forces abused detained Canadians and Palestinians. I want Canada to put sanctions on Israel and stop trading with them.”
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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?

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