Canada News Centre2025-09-22T22:36:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svghttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/09/joint-statement-offer-to-assist-with-treatments-of-patients-from-gaza-in-the-occupied-west-bank-including-east-jerusalem.html

“As the humanitarian disaster in the Gaza Strip continues to unfold, there is an urgent need to scale up medical treatment of patients from Gaza.

Global Affairs Canada2025-09-22T22:36:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/08/statement-by-secretary-of-state-sarai-on-famine-in-gaza.html

The Honourable Randeep Sarai, Secretary of State (International Development), today issued the following statement:

Global Affairs Canada2025-08-23T09:13:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/08/foreign-ministers-statement-on-international-ngo-restrictions.html

The humanitarian suffering in Gaza has reached unimaginable levels. Famine is unfolding before our eyes. Urgent action is needed now to halt and reverse starvation. Humanitarian space must be protected, and aid should never be politicised.

Global Affairs Canada2025-08-12T09:19:18-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/08/statement-on-gaza-and-the-viability-of-the-two-state-solution.html

“The Foreign Ministers of Australia, Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Norway and the United Kingdom strongly reject the decision of the Israeli Security Cabinet on August 8 to launch an additional large-scale military operation in Gaza. It will aggravate the catastrophic humanitarian situation, endanger the lives of the hostages, and further risk the mass displacement of civilians. The plans that the Government of Israel has announced risk violating international law. Any attempts at annexation or of settlement extension violate international law.

Global Affairs Canada2025-08-09T09:29:55-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/08/backgrounder-canadas-international-assistance-to-the-west-bank-and-gaza.html

Canada’s international assistance to respond to the humanitarian crisis in the West Bank and Gaza is designed to meet the immediate humanitarian needs of Palestinian civilians and to help lay the foundations for long-term peace and stability by supporting the development of institutions and socio-economic conditions necessary for a viable 2-state solution.

Global Affairs Canada2025-08-08T17:39:49-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/08/canadian-armed-forces-air-drop-humanitarian-assistance-in-gaza.html

The CAF employed a CC-130J Hercules aircraft to conduct an airdrop of critical humanitarian aid in support of Global Affairs Canada into the Gaza Strip. The air drop consisted of 21,600 pounds of aid.

Global Affairs Canada2025-08-04T11:59:25-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/08/statement-by-minister-anand-on-flawed-report-released-earlier-this-week-concerning-canadian-arms-exports.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, issued the following statement:

Global Affairs Canada2025-08-02T09:44:45-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/07/remarks-by-the-minister-of-foreign-affairs-anita-anand-at-the-ministerial-conference-on-the-peaceful-settlement-of-the-question-of-palestine-and-th.html

The Palestinian question is at the heart of any hope for long-term stability in the Middle East.

Global Affairs Canada2025-07-30T17:51:41-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/07/new-york-call---joint-statement-of-the-ministers-of-foreign-affairs.html

The Foreign Ministers of Andorra, Australia, Canada, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Slovenia and Spain, issued the following statement:

Global Affairs Canada2025-07-30T12:07:51-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/07/minister-anand-highlights-assistance-to-respond-to-urgent-needs-stemming-from-crisis-in-gaza-and-west-bank.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, concluded her participation in the “United Nations High-Level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution.” The conference is being co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia from July 28 to 30, 2025.

Global Affairs Canada2025-07-29T10:46:58-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/07/statement-by-minister-anand-on-the-israeli-palestinian-situation.html

Canada notes the Israeli government’s decision to unblock aid so it can enter Gaza.

Global Affairs Canada2025-07-28T11:51:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/07/minister-anand-to-attend-un-high-level-conference-on-2-state-solution-to-israeli-palestinian-conflict.html

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today reconfirmed that she will attend the “United Nations High-Level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution” as announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney last week.

Global Affairs Canada2025-07-28T09:44:25-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/05/joint-donor-statement-on-humanitarian-aid-to-gaza.html

The foreign ministers of Australia, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom, as well as the the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, the EU Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management and the EU Commissioner for the Mediterranean, today issued the following statement:

Global Affairs Canada2025-05-19T13:26:08-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/03/minister-joly-announces-assistance-for-people-in-gaza-and-west-bank.html

Following more than a year of devastating conflict, the UN estimates that the entire population of Gaza, more than 2 million people, is in need of urgent emergency assistance. At the same time, the West Bank is facing escalating violence, significant displacement, and movement restrictions that are hampering the delivery of vital humanitarian assistance and worsening the overall humanitarian crisis.

Global Affairs Canada2025-03-20T17:15:41-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/11/parliamentary-secretary-oliphant-to-attend-cairo-conference-on-humanitarian-response-in-gaza.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Rob Oliphant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, will travel to Egypt to represent Canada at the Cairo conference on the humanitarian response in Gaza on December 2, 2024. This conference is co-convened by the Government of Egypt and the UN.

Global Affairs Canada2024-11-30T14:28:10-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/11/minister-hussen-announces-50-million-for-humanitarian-assistance-in-gaza-and-west-bank.html

Canada continues to be deeply concerned by the persistent and worsening catastrophic humanitarian conditions and the imminent risk of famine in Gaza. The human suffering at this scale and severity requires urgent attention and an immediate response. Canada remains committed to ensuring that Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank receive the life-saving assistance they desperately need.

Global Affairs Canada2024-11-29T14:30:08-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/11/statement-by-ministers-joly-and-hussen-on-persistent-risk-of-famine-in-gaza.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, today issued the following statement

Global Affairs Canada2024-11-14T18:55:32-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/10/foreign-ministers-statement-on-legislation-against-united-nations-relief-and-works-agency-for-palestine-refugees-in-the-near-east-under-considerati.html

We, the Foreign Ministers of Canada, Australia, France, Germany, Japan, Republic of Korea and the United Kingdom, express our grave concern over legislation currently under consideration by the Israeli Knesset, aimed at revoking the privileges and immunities of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East [UNRWA], forbidding any contact between Israeli state entities, officials and UNRWA, and prohibiting any UNRWA presence within Israel.

Global Affairs Canada2024-10-26T21:22:11-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/10/minister-joly-to-participate-in-ministerial-conference-on-lebanon-in-paris-france.html

The conference will focus on three objectives: reaffirming the need for a diplomatic solution to the Israel-Hezbollah conflict in accordance with the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701, mobilizing the international community to address the urgent needs for protection and emergency relief for the Lebanese people and exploring strategies to enhance support for Lebanon’s institutions, including the Lebanese Armed Forces, which play a crucial role in ensuring the country’s internal stability.

Global Affairs Canada2024-10-24T08:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/10/minister-hussen-concludes-visit-to-turkiye-and-united-arab-emirates-focused-on-canadas-humanitarian-assistance.html

The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, today concluded a 2-day visit to Türkiye and the United Arab Emirates. The visit focused on Canada’s humanitarian assistance in the region and was an opportunity for the Minister to see and hear first-hand from humanitarian partners, how assistance is being delivered to vulnerable civilians in Lebanon, Gaza, and the West Bank.

Global Affairs Canada2024-10-18T18:09:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/10/statement-by-ministers-joly-and-hussen-on-recent-events-in-middle-east.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development today issued the following statement following recent events in the Middle East.

Global Affairs Canada2024-10-16T11:14:15-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/10/statement-by-minister-joly-to-mark-one-year-since-hamass-terrorist-attacks-against-israel.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement marking one year since Hamas’s terrorist attacks against Israel: “Today we commemorate one year since Hamas’s horrific terrorist attack on October 7.

Global Affairs Canada2024-10-07T12:25:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/09/canada-abstains-from-united-nations-general-assembly-resolution-on-the-advisory-opinion-of-the-international-court-of-justice-on-the-legal-conseque.html

“Canada’s position on questions relating to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict are guided by our historic and unwavering commitment to international law and a framework that best guarantees peace and security for both Israelis and Palestinians. Hamas’ horrific terrorist attacks on October 7, which Canada continues to unequivocally condemn, and the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza has made it more urgent than ever to return to a process that leads to a two-state solution."

Global Affairs Canada2024-09-18T22:03:36-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/09/canada-imposes-third-round-of-sanctions-on-perpetrators-of-extremist-settler-violence-against-palestinian-civilians-in-west-bank0.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing new sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Extremist Settler Violence) Regulations. This round of sanctions lists four individuals and two entities for their roles in participating in or facilitating acts of harassment and violence, including attacks on humanitarian convoys, dispossession of property and displacement of Palestinian communities.

Global Affairs Canada2024-09-18T13:14:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/09/canada-imposes-third-round-of-sanctions-on-perpetrators-of-extremist-settler-violence-against-palestinian-civilians-in-west-bank.html

Effective immediately, Canada is imposing sanctions against four individuals and two entities in response to the grave breach of international peace and security posed by their violent and destabilizing actions against Palestinian civilians and their property in the West Bank.

Global Affairs Canada2024-09-18T13:13:46-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/08/global-affairs-canada-temporarily-relocates-canadian-embassy-staffs-dependent-children-from-tel-aviv-israel.html

“The health, safety and security of Canada’s diplomatic staff and their families remain a priority for the Government of Canada”

Global Affairs Canada2024-08-08T18:58:10-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/08/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-the-situation-in-the-middle-east.html

We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the EU, express our deep concern at the heightened level of tension in the Middle East, which threatens to ignite a broader conflict in the region.

Global Affairs Canada2024-08-04T16:40:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/07/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-situation-in-west-bank.html

“We, the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States and the High Representative of the European Union, join the UN and the European Union in condemning the announcement by Finance Minister of Israel Smotrich that five outposts are to be legalized in the West Bank..."

Global Affairs Canada2024-07-11T16:15:59-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/06/canada-imposes-second-round-of-sanctions-on-perpetrators-of-extremist-settler-violence-against-civilians-in-west-bank0.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing new sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Extremist Settler Violence) Regulations.

Global Affairs Canada2024-06-27T08:59:44-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/06/canada-imposes-second-round-of-sanctions-on-perpetrators-of-extremist-settler-violence-against-civilians-in-west-bank.html

Effective immediately, Canada is imposing sanctions against seven individuals and five entities in response to the grave breach of international peace and security posed by their violent and destabilizing actions against Palestinian civilians and their property in the West Bank.

Global Affairs Canada2024-06-27T08:59:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/06/minister-hussen-attends-conference-in-jordan-on-humanitarian-response-for-gaza.html

The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, recently travelled to Jordan, where he attended an international conference on June 11, 2024. The conference, Call for Action: Urgent Humanitarian Response for Gaza, was organized by Jordan, Egypt and the United Nations.

Global Affairs Canada2024-06-12T12:04:22-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/05/parliamentary-secretary-oliphant-to-attend-international-partners-meeting-on-palestine.html

Canada recognizes the importance of PA reform as a preliminary step for the PA to play a central role in the recovery, reconstruction and governance of Gaza and to improve its effectiveness and transparency in the West Bank.

Global Affairs Canada2024-05-25T14:57:52-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/05/canada-announces-65-million-in-international-assistance-funding-to-support-needs-of-palestinians.html

Canada is gravely concerned by the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza and by reports of a ground offensive into Rafah. A military operation into Rafah will have disastrous consequences. About 1.5 million Palestinians are taking refuge in the area. There is nowhere for them to go and limited access to aid.

Global Affairs Canada2024-05-16T14:57:34-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/05/canada-imposes-sanctions-on-perpetrators-of-extremist-settler-violence-against-civilians-in-west-bank.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing new sanctions under the Special Economic Measures Act. These are the first sanctions measures listing extremist Israeli settlers. Canada remains concerned with extremist settler violence and will examine additional measures in response to the grave breach of international peace and security posed by their violent and destabilizing actions against Palestinian civilians and their property in the West Bank.

Global Affairs Canada2024-05-16T13:59:48-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/05/backgrounder-canada-imposes-sanctions-on-perpetrators-of-extremist-settler-violence-against-civilians-in-west-bank.html

Effective immediately, Canada is imposing sanctions against 4 extremist Israeli settlers in response to the grave breach of international peace and security posed by their violent and destabilizing actions against Palestinian civilians and their property

Global Affairs Canada2024-05-16T13:59:34-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/05/canada-abstains-from-united-nations-general-assembly-resolution-on-admission-of-new-members-to-the-united-nations.html

Today, Global Affairs Canada issued this statement: “In 1947, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution 181 and agreed that the only viable solution for peace in the Middle East was the creation of two states. However, 75 years later, the full promise of that vision has not been fulfilled.

Global Affairs Canada2024-05-10T12:24:08-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/05/canada-imposes-additional-sanctions-in-response-to-hamas-terrorist-attacks-against-israel0.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing additional sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Hamas Terrorist Attacks) Regulations.

Global Affairs Canada2024-05-10T12:24:01-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/05/canada-imposes-additional-sanctions-in-response-to-hamas-terrorist-attacks-against-israel.html

Effective immediately, Canada is imposing sanctions against four additional individuals in response to the terrorist attack by Hamas in Israel that began on October 7, 2023, and the threat that Hamas and its affiliates pose to regional security.

Global Affairs Canada2024-05-10T12:23:56-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/03/speech-by-minister-joly-regarding-the-motion-on-canadas-actions-to-promote-peace-in-the-middle-east.html

Mr. Speaker, I welcome debate during this pivotal moment for the region and the world.I rise having just returned from visiting the Middle East, where I met with my counterparts from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Israel and the Palestinian Authority.

Global Affairs Canada2024-03-19T15:53:59-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/03/minister-joly-meets-with-palestinian-authority-president-and-minister-of-foreign-affairs.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with the Palestinian Authority President, Mahmoud Abbas, and with the Palestinian Authority Minister of Foreign Affairs, Riad Malki, while visiting the West Bank.

Global Affairs Canada2024-03-14T18:44:48-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/03/minister-joly-meets-with-israels-minister-of-foreign-affairs.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met today with Israel Katz, Israel’s Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Global Affairs Canada2024-03-10T17:55:13-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/03/minister-joly-meets-with-united-arab-emirates-minister-of-foreign-affairs-and-confirms-canadian-participation-in-temporary-port-to-deliver-humanita.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met yesterday with His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates. Minister Joly and Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed discussed a number of priorities and reaffirmed their commitment to work together on international issues, including global and regional security. The two Ministers exchanged views on a range of international and regional security challenges, including the crisis in Gaza.

Global Affairs Canada2024-03-10T13:06:10-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/03/canada-announces-continued-assistance-for-people-in-gaza.html

Canada is deeply concerned by the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza that is worsening by the hour. Help must reach civilians as quickly as possible. Canada is working to overcome challenges related to humanitarian access and the delivery of life-saving relief so that more assistance can reach those in need.

Global Affairs Canada2024-03-08T14:53:22-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/03/minister-joly-to-travel-to-saudi-arabia-kuwait-united-arab-emirates-israel-and-the-west-bank-to-discuss-the-ongoing-israel-hamas-conflict-and-pathw.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will be travelling to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from March 6 to 9, 2024. She will then visit Israel, Jerusalem and the West Bank from March 10 to 13, 2024.

Global Affairs Canada2024-03-05T18:21:38-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/02/minister-joly-speaks-with-united-states-secretary-of-state-blinken.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and United States Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, met today in Washington, D.C., to discuss the strength of the Canada-U.S. relationship and its importance to security and prosperity in the region and around the world.

Global Affairs Canada2024-02-13T16:21:04-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/02/canada-sanctions-individuals-affiliated-with-hamas-in-response-to-terrorist-attacks-against-israel.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing new sanctions under the Special Economic Measures Act (SEMA). The sanctions apply to 11 individuals that hold senior positions within Hamas or its affiliates and were integral to the planning, funding and execution of the October 7 terrorist attacks against Israel.

Global Affairs Canada2024-02-06T12:03:23-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/01/canada-provides-additional-humanitarian-assistance-in-gaza.html

Canada wholeheartedly recognizes that Palestinian civilians’ need for humanitarian assistance is growing by the hour. The scale of the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip continues to require our urgent attention and immediate response. We must ensure that Palestinian civilians who need life-saving assistance receive it quickly.

Global Affairs Canada2024-01-30T09:05:28-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/01/statement-by-minister-hussen-on-allegations-against-staff-of-united-nations-relief-and-works-agency-for-palestine-refugees-in-the-near-east.html

“Today, I spoke directly with Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East [UNRWA] to express Canada’s alarm about allegations of his agency’s staff being involved in Hamas’s brutal terrorist attacks against Israel on October 7, 2023. Canada is taking these reports extremely seriously and is engaging closely with UNRWA and other donors on this issue.

Global Affairs Canada2024-01-26T17:48:18-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/01/statement-by-minister-joly-on-the-international-court-of-justices-decision-on-south-africas-request-for-provisional-measures-in-its-case-against-is.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs today issued the following statement: “Today, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered its response to South Africa’s request for provisional measures in their case against Israel.

Global Affairs Canada2024-01-26T15:11:38-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/01/minister-joly-speaks-with-israels-newly-appointed-minister-of-foreign-affairs.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, held her first bilateral discussion with Israel Katz, who was recently appointed as Israel’s Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Global Affairs Canada2024-01-25T09:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/01/statement-by-minister-joly-on-south-africas-case-against-israel-at-the-international-court-of-justice.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs today issued the following statement: “Canada was a founding voice and remains a strong proponent of the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) independence and its critical role in the peaceful settlements of disputes between countries. The ICJ is also a key participant in upholding the international rules-based order.

Global Affairs Canada2024-01-12T16:06:27-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/12/minister-joly-hosts-meeting-in-ottawa-with-the-ministerial-committee-of-the-arab-islamic-extraordinary-summit.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, hosted a meeting in Ottawa with a delegation of foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and the Palestinian Authority to discuss the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas and the path toward lasting peace in the region.

Global Affairs Canada2023-12-09T14:42:35-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/11/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-the-situation-in-israel-and-gaza.html

We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, welcome the release of some of the hostages seized on October 7, 2023, by Hamas and other terrorist organizations and the recent pause in hostilities that has allowed a surge in humanitarian assistance to reach Palestinian civilians in Gaza. We, as the G7, urge the release of all hostages immediately and unconditionally. We call for the facilitated departure of all foreign nationals. We emphasize Israel’s right to defend itself and its people, in accordance with international law, as it seeks to prevent a recurrence of the October 7 attacks.

Global Affairs Canada2023-11-28T20:10:01-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/11/canada-allocates-additional-funding-for-partners-responding-to-the-humanitarian-crisis-in-the-gaza-strip-west-bank-and-neighbouring-areas.html

Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, announced that Canada is allocating the remaining $16.2 million in funding, from the already announced $60 million, for humanitarian assistance to address needs stemming from the crisis in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank and neighbouring areas. This funding supports United Nations and Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement appeals and will help Canada’s partners provide food, water, emergency medical assistance, protection services, relief items and other life-saving assistance. The funds are being allocated as follows:

Global Affairs Canada2023-11-28T14:30:05-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/11/statement-on-increase-in-israeli-settler-violence-against-palestinians-in-west-bank.html

“Canada strongly condemns the extremist settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank and is also gravely concerned by reports of Palestinian communities being forcibly removed from their lands in the West Bank.

Global Affairs Canada2023-11-20T19:29:21-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/11/minister-joly-speaks-with-united-states-secretary-of-state-antony-blinken.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Antony Blinken, United States Secretary of State, spoke on Friday November 17 to discuss the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Global Affairs Canada2023-11-19T18:17:29-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/11/canada-allocates-funding-for-partners-responding-to-humanitarian-needs-in-gaza-west-bank-and-neighbouring-areas.html

The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, participated today in the International Humanitarian Conference for the Civilian Population in Gaza held on the sidelines of the 2023 Paris Peace Forum. While there, Minister Hussen announced that Canada is allocating $20 million in funding, from the already announced $60 million, for humanitarian assistance to address urgent needs in Gaza, the West Bank and neighbouring areas.

Global Affairs Canada2023-11-09T15:25:01-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/10/canada-to-match-donations-for-humanitarian-response-in-gaza-and-west-bank.html

Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, announced that the Government of Canada will match donations made to the Humanitarian Coalition’s Gaza Humanitarian Emergency Appeal.

Global Affairs Canada2023-10-27T16:35:26-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/10/canada-allocates-funding-for-partners-responding-to-urgent-needs-stemming-from-the-crisis-in-gaza-strip-west-bank-israel-and-neighbouring-areas.html

Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, announced that Canada is allocating an initial $10 million in funding for humanitarian assistance to address urgent needs stemming from the crisis in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, Israel and neighbouring areas. This funding supports United Nations and Red Cross appeals and will help Canada’s partners to provide food, water, emergency medical assistance, protection services and other life-saving assistance. The funds are being allocated as follows:

Global Affairs Canada2023-10-25T16:30:53-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/10/minister-joly-to-discuss-the-situation-in-israel-the-gaza-strip-and-the-west-bank.html

October 23, 2023 - The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs will hold a press conference to discuss the situation in Israel and the Gaza Strip.

Global Affairs Canada2023-10-23T10:46:11-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/10/statement-by-ministers-joly-and-hussen-on-initial-delivery-of-humanitarian-aid-to-gaza.html

“Canada welcomes the initial crossing of humanitarian assistance that was delivered through the Rafah border crossing yesterday. We extend our thanks and commend our partners and those who worked tirelessly to facilitate this delivery. Allowing essential assistance to reach those in need is critical to saving lives.

Global Affairs Canada2023-10-22T16:12:41-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/10/canada-provides-update-on-assisted-departures-out-of-israel-the-west-bank-and-the-gaza-strip.html

Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs provided an update on assisted departures out of Israel, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.

Global Affairs Canada2023-10-21T19:30:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/10/canada-provides-additional-funding-for-humanitarian-assistance-in-gaza-strip-and-neighbouring-areas.html

Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, announced that Canada is providing $50 million in funding for humanitarian assistance to address acute needs of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and neighbouring areas, while ensuring that none of the money goes into the hands of Hamas.

Global Affairs Canada2023-10-21T11:00:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/10/ministers-joly-and-hussen-attend-cairo-peace-summit.html

Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, announced that they will be in Cairo, Egypt, from October 21 to 22, 2023, to take part in the Cairo Peace Summit. They will meet counterparts and foreign officials at the summit. They will reiterate Canada’s unequivocal condemnation of the terror attack by Hamas on Israel and also exchange views with the international community on the risks that an escalation of violence poses for regional security.

Global Affairs Canada2023-10-21T05:59:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/10/government-of-canada-officials-to-provide-technical-briefing-on-situation-in-israel-the-gaza-strip-and-the-west-bank.html

Officials from Global Affairs Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, the Department of National Defence and Public Safety will offer a technical briefing on the situation in Israel, the Gaza Strip and the West Bank following recent developments.

Global Affairs Canada2023-10-20T10:10:20-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/10/minister-joly-meets-with-israels-foreign-minister.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met today with Eli Cohen, Israel’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, in Tel Aviv.

Global Affairs Canada2023-10-13T22:34:51-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/10/minister-joly-to-travel-to-greece-israel-and-jordan.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will be travelling through Greece, to Israel and Jordan from October 13 to 15, 2023.

Global Affairs Canada2023-10-13T07:07:52-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/10/government-of-canada-provides-funding-for-humanitarian-assistance-in-response-to-worsening-conditions-in-israel-west-bank-and-gaza-strip.html

Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, announced that Canada is providing an initial $10 million in funding for humanitarian assistance in response to recent appeals from experienced and trusted humanitarian partners to address urgent needs stemming from the crisis in Israel, West Bank and the Gaza Strip.

Global Affairs Canada2023-10-12T13:34:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/10/government-of-canada-officials-to-provide-technical-briefing-on-situation-in-israel.html

Officials from Global Affairs Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and the Department of National Defence will offer a technical briefing on the situation in Israel, the Gaza Strip and the West Bank following recent developments.

Global Affairs Canada2023-10-11T20:04:20-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/10/government-of-canada-helping-canadians-affected-by-crisis-in-israel-west-bank-and-gaza-strip.html

The situation in Israel and the West Bank and the Gaza Strip remains volatile and is deteriorating rapidly. Canada’s missions in the region are actively monitoring the situation and working with partners and like-minded governments, as well as with the international community, to address the situation.

Global Affairs Canada2023-10-11T18:15:58-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/10/minister-joly-to-discuss-the-situation-in-israel.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs will hold a press conference tomorrow morning to discuss the situation in Israel and the Gaza Strip.

Global Affairs Canada2023-10-10T21:40:12-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/10/government-of-canada-officials-to-provide-technical-briefing-on-the-situation-in-israel.html

Officials from Global Affairs Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and the Department of National Defence, will offer a technical briefing on the situation in Israel and the Gaza Strip following recent developments.

Global Affairs Canada2023-10-10T21:33:15-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/06/joint-international-statement-following-recent-events-in-israel-and-the-west-bank.html

The Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada and the UK today issued the following statement: “The Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada and the UK are deeply concerned by recent events in Israel and the West Bank which further reduce the prospects for peace.

Global Affairs Canada2023-06-30T15:59:16-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/06/canada-continues-its-support-of-palestinian-refugees.html

Providing humanitarian assistance and responding to the needs of Palestinian refugees is part of the path toward peace and prosperity in the Middle East. Canada is committed to meeting the basic needs of the poorest and most vulnerable among this population.

Global Affairs Canada2023-06-26T17:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/02/statement-on-the-government-of-israels-announcement-concerning-settlements.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement: “Canada is concerned by the Government of Israel’s announcement that it will attempt to retroactively legalize nine illegal settlement outposts in the West Bank, as well as its plans to pursue the construction of new housing in existing settlements.

Global Affairs Canada2023-02-14T16:41:08-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/08/announcement-of-new-diplomatic-appointments0.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments

Global Affairs Canada2022-08-10T08:58:04-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/08/biographical-notes0.html

David Da Silva (BA Joint Hons [Geography and Political Science], McGill University, 2000; MSc [Urban Geography], London School of Economics, 2001) joined the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade in 2002.

Global Affairs Canada2022-08-10T08:57:54-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/06/minister-joly-speaks-with-minister-malki.html

The ministers discussed the importance of the strong bilateral relationship and people-to-people ties between Canadians and Palestinians. Minister Joly highlighted the wide reaching impacts of Putin’s war of aggression in Ukraine, including the global food security crisis, which is affecting the world’s most vulnerable populations.

Global Affairs Canada2022-06-16T23:52:12-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/03/minister-ng-concludes-successful-visits-to-india-israel-the-west-bank-and-the-united-arab-emirates.html

This week, Minister Ng concluded visits to India, Israel, the West Bank, and the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E) to strengthen Canada’s trade relationships with key partners. While working to grow and strengthen Canada’s trade relationships abroad, Minister Ng unequivocally condemned Russia’s egregious invasion, which is a direct challenge to the rules-based international order. She reaffirmed that Canada stands resolute against authoritarianism and with a free and democratic Ukraine, now and in the future.

Global Affairs Canada2022-03-21T09:28:37-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/03/minister-ng-to-visit-india-israel-west-bank-and-the-united-arab-emirates.html

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development will visit Delhi, India from March 10 to 13; Israel and the West Bank from March 13 to 16; and lastly, Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates from March 16 to 20, 2022.

Global Affairs Canada2022-03-09T15:20:21-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/11/backgrounder--canada-announces-support-for-sexual-and-reproductive-health-and-rights-for-women-adolescent-girls-and-children.html

Today, Canada announced $325 million in funding over 5 to 7 years for 11 projects with Canadian health partners. The announcement is based on the results from the Call for proposals - Health and Rights for Women, Adolescent Girls and Children, launched in July 2019. These projects will improve the quality of, access to and demand for integrated health services and information for women, adolescents and children at the community, health facility and system levels.

Global Affairs Canada2021-11-24T09:08:01-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2021/11/government-of-canada-announces-adjustments-to-canadas-border-measures.html

The Government of Canada will adjust some of Canada’s border measures beginning on Nov. 30 to include additional COVID-19 vaccines accepted for entry to Canada and changes to certain exemptions, testing and ArriveCAN requirements.

Public Health Agency of Canada2022-02-04T10:31:23-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/07/minister-of-foreign-affairs-speaks-with-united-states-secretary-of-state.html

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, spoke today with Antony Blinken, United States Secretary of State.

Global Affairs Canada2021-07-14T18:36:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/07/minister-garneau-concludes-visit-to-the-west-bank.html

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today concluded an official visit to the West Bank, where he also met with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, Prime Minister Muhammad Shtayyeh and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Dr. Riad Malki.

Global Affairs Canada2021-07-05T20:03:07-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/07/minister-garneau-meets-with-palestinian-authority-officials.html

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today met with Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian Authority, Dr. Muhammad Shtayyeh, Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority, and Dr. Riad Malki, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Palestinian Authority.

Global Affairs Canada2021-09-22T13:33:49-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/07/minister-garneau-to-hold-media-availability-following-visit-to-the-middle-east.html

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will hold a media availability at the conclusion of his visit to Jordan, Israel and the West Bank. During his five-day visit, the Minister met with government officials and community leaders and expressed Canada’s support towards the goal of a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the region.

Global Affairs Canada2021-07-04T19:34:45-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/06/minister-of-foreign-affairs-to-travel-to-italy-middle-east-and-lithuania.html

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that he will be travelling to Italy, the Middle East, and Lithuania from June 27 to July 8.

Global Affairs Canada2021-06-23T14:31:58-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/05/statement-by-canada-following-un-security-council-session-on-the-devastating-violence-in-israel-the-west-bank-and-gaza.html

Canada is appalled by the ongoing violence, rising tensions, and the devastating loss of life. The toll —particularly on civilians, including women and children — has already been too great. Canada continues to express grave concerns over the escalating violence in Israel, West Bank, and Gaza. Canada joins its allies and friends in urging all parties to take steps to immediately end all violence, prevent further loss of life, protect all civilians, and de-escalate tensions. All parties must uphold international law.

Global Affairs Canada2021-05-16T23:55:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/05/statement-by-the-minister-of-foreign-affairs-on-the-situation-in-israel-the-west-bank-and-gaza.html

Canada has been following the situation in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza with grave concern. We are appalled by the ongoing violence, rising tensions, and loss of life, including children. Our thoughts are with the families of the victims and their loved ones.

Global Affairs Canada2021-05-12T15:53:13-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/02/statement-by-minister-of-foreign-affairs-on-international-criminal-courts-decision-regarding-its-jurisdiction-over-west-bank-and-gaza.html

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement: “Canada strongly supports the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the important work that it does as a key pillar of the rules-based international order. Canada continues to respect the independence of its judges and of the ICC Prosecutor.

Global Affairs Canada2021-02-07T10:02:28-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2021/01/statement-by-international-development-minister-on-educational-materials-used-by-united-nations-relief-and-works-agency-for-palestine-refugees-in-t.html

“I was deeply concerned when it was recently brought to the attention of Canada and other donors to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East [UNRWA] that certain educational materials used last year to support Palestinian refugee children during pandemic-related school closures in the West Bank and Gaza contained references that violated UN values of human rights, tolerance, neutrality and non-discrimination..."

Global Affairs Canada2021-01-22T18:48:06-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/12/canada-continues-its-support-of-palestinian-refugees.html

Providing humanitarian assistance and responding to the needs of Palestinian refugees is part of the path toward peace and prosperity in the Middle East. That is why Canada is committed to meeting the basic needs of the poorest and most vulnerable among this population.

Global Affairs Canada2020-12-21T12:00:41-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/12/backgrounder---canadas-support-for-palestinian-refugees.html

Canada has announced funding of up to $90 million over 3 years for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).

Global Affairs Canada2020-12-21T11:59:41-05:00