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Canadian Officials Condemn Gaza Cemetery Destruction by IDF

2/9/2026

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Global Affairs Canada, the Canadian foreign affairs department, coordinates with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission over Gaza cemetery damage.
The Royal Canadian Legion expressed deep sorrow over destruction at the cemetery honoring Canadian Armed Forces members.
The Guardian reported Israeli forces bulldozed part of the cemetery.
The Israel Defense Forces said they acted to neutralize threats in the area.
Essam Jaradah, a former caretaker, said he witnessed the destruction.

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Global Affairs Canada, the Canadian foreign affairs department, coordinates with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission over Gaza cemetery damage.
The Royal Canadian Legion expressed deep sorrow over destruction at the cemetery honoring Canadian Armed Forces members.
The Guardian reported Israeli forces bulldozed part of the cemetery.
The Israel Defense Forces said they acted to neutralize threats in the area.
Essam Jaradah, a former caretaker, said he witnessed the destruction.