OTTAWA, ON – The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs welcomes the Government of Canada’s decision to change its votes on several one-sided resolutions at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) relating to the Middle East peace process. These resolutions frame Israel as the sole perpetrator of aggression, making no mention of Palestinian culpability or responsibility for perpetuating conflict in the Middle East.
In reaction to the Government’s decision, Shimon Fogel, CEO of the Centre, issued the following statement:
- “We commend Prime Minister Harper and Foreign Affairs Minister Baird for the leadership they have shown on issues related to the Middle East. Canada’s principled stand in opposing a number of unbalanced resolutions that portray Israel as the root cause of the conflict represents an example that should be followed by all countries committed to peace in the region.
“The cumulative volume of anti-Israel vitriol these resolutions contain hinders credible UN involvement in moving the conflict toward a peaceful resolution. Canadians believe the UN should take a constructive approach to the conflict and focus on peace and reconciliation, not blame and vilification. We can all be proud that these are the values Canada upheld at the UN today.”
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Ditto BlandOatmeal and Laura. Love hearing you, Ted, on the Zelda radio show out of Toronto!
Since America is lacking leadership at this time, I consider Stephen Harper as current leader of the free world.
The UN has no interest in a peaceful resolution.