Trudeau seeks ‘sustainable ceasefire’ between Israel, Hamas | CityNews Calgary
The prime ministers of Canada, Australia, and New Zealand launched a joint assertion Tuesday morning calling for “international efforts towards a sustainable ceasefire” between Israel and Hamas.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon started the assertion by saying the nations mourn each Israeli and Palestinian harmless life which “has been lost in this conflict.”
It goes on to say they specific their condolences to all households and communities affected by the violence, hours forward of a United Nations vote on whether or not to name for a ceasefire within the Middle East.
“We unequivocally condemn Hamas’ terror attacks on Israel on October 7, the appalling loss of life, and the heinous acts of violence perpetrated in those attacks, including sexual violence. We condemn Hamas’ unacceptable treatment of hostages and call for the immediate and unconditional release of all remaining hostages,” the assertion reads.
“We recognize Israel’s right to exist and right to defend itself. In defending itself, Israel must respect international humanitarian law. Civilians and civilian infrastructure must be protected. We are alarmed at the diminishing safe space for civilians in Gaza. The price of defeating Hamas cannot be the continuous suffering of all Palestinian civilians.”
The assertion is probably the most direct name for a ceasefire from Trudeau but, as he has beforehand shied away from utilizing the time period.
The assertion continues to say the three nations are “deeply concerned” by the dimensions of the humanitarian disaster within the occupied territory, and “ongoing risks to all Palestinian civilians.”
“Safe and unimpeded humanitarian access must be increased and sustained.”
The prime ministers say they need to see a latest pause “in hostilities” resume, extending right into a sustainable ceasefire.
“This cannot be one-sided. Hamas must release all hostages, stop using Palestinian civilians as human shields, and lay down its arms,” they mentioned. “There is no role for Hamas in the future governance of Gaza.”
“We support Palestinians’ right to self-determination. We oppose the forcible displacement of Palestinians from Gaza, the re-occupation of Gaza, any reduction in territory, and any use of siege or blockade. We emphasize that Gaza must no longer be used as a platform for terrorism. We reaffirm that settlements are illegal under international law. Settlements and settler violence are serious obstacles to a negotiated two-state solution,” they wrote.
The assertion additionally addresses the potential for battle increasing throughout the Middle East, together with immediately calling for the Yemen-based Houthis to “cease immediately their attacks on international shipping and crew operating in the Red Sea.”
“We condemn rising antisemitism, Islamophobia, and anti-Arab sentiment in our countries and around the world and remain firmly committed to combatting prejudice, hatred, and violent extremism.”
