Canada Condemns West Bank Violence and Calls Settlement Expansion Illegal

Canada's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued an official statement condemning ongoing violence in the West Bank and urging a halt to settlement expansion there. The statement emphasized that, according to international law, Israeli settlements in the West Bank are illegal. It further stated that these settlements undermine prospects for peace, security, and stability in the region. The Canadian government called for respect of international humanitarian law and stressed that all civilians should have the right to live in safety and peace.