Israel slams Canada for statement opposing West Bank settlement expansion
Canada has issued a formal statement opposing the expansion of Israeli settlements in the West Bank, citing international law and concerns over rising violence. The Israeli government rejected the criticism, leading to a diplomatic disagreement between the two nations.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing international diplomatic friction regarding the status of the West Bank and the role of third-party nations in mediating or condemning regional conflicts.
Canada says that illegal settlements in occupied Palestinian territory undermine ‘peace, security and stability’.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info An Israeli soldier keeps watch during Israeli settlers' weekly tour in Hebron, part of the Israeli-occupied West Bank, on July 25 [Yosri Aljamal/Reuters] By Al Jazeera Staff Published On 29 Jul 2026 29 Jul 2026 The Canadian government has issued a statement reaffirming its opposition to Israeli expansion in the occupied West Bank, where settlers have carried out widespread and violent attacks on Palestinian communities.
Wednesday’s statement prompted a tit-for-tat on social media with the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which sought to dismiss Canada’s concerns as misguided.
In a post, Global Affairs Canada, the country’s foreign ministry, underscored that Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory are illegal under international law.
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