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Canada Condemns Israel's New Settlements, Urges Action

12/26/2025

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The Government of Canada condemned Israel's approval of 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank as illegal under international law, following the International Court of Justice ruling.
The Government of Canada warned the expansion jeopardizes peace efforts and undermines the viability of a two-state solution.
The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) welcomed the condemnation but urged Canada to act more, such as banning products from settlements.

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The Government of Canada condemned Israel's approval of 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank as illegal under international law, following the International Court of Justice ruling.
The Government of Canada warned the expansion jeopardizes peace efforts and undermines the viability of a two-state solution.
The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) welcomed the condemnation but urged Canada to act more, such as banning products from settlements.