NDP soft on Gaza conflict
(From John Shafer) Here is the email response of the NDP re: “What are they doing about Gaza.” As with most of these things, one is left still profoundly unsatisfied.The NDP continues to waffle on any kind of clear commitment against Zionist land theft and genocide in Palestine.
Thank you for expressing your deep concern over the continuing crisis in Gaza. I share the desire of Canadians for a lasting peace in the region.
Canada’s New Democrats condemn the unacceptable escalation of violence in the Middle East that has led to the death and injury of so many civilians. We have called upon the Harper government to demonstrate leadership and push for an immediate end to the aerial bombing of Gaza, the blockade of aid to civilians, and the indiscriminate rocket attacks on Israel.
Regrettably, the Conservative government’s disappointing response has hurt Canada’s role as a potential partner in bringing an end to the current crisis in Gaza.
NDP Foreign Affairs critic Paul Dewar continues to challenge the failure of the Harper government to support the delivering of aid to civilians and the monitoring of any ceasefire. “We should be supporting initiatives at the Security Council to provide leadership to have a ceasefire put in place immediately, to ensure that there’s humanitarian aid able to get into Gaza unfettered, and Canada should be supplying some of that aid,” Mr. Dewar said. “I think most people would want to see Canada’s voice join others to look for a peaceful resolution in the end, obviously, but immediately to call for a ceasefire and provision of humanitarian aid and assistance.”
Please refer to the following link to read more about this issue: http://www.ndp.ca/press/new-democrat-statement-on-situation-in-middle-east . Again, I appreciate the time you have taken to register your views. All the best. Sincerely, Jack Layton, MP (Toronto-Danforth) Leader, Canada’s New Democrats
