by Timothy Edward, Local Journalism Initiative reporter

During a press conference in Trenton, ON today, Prime Minister Mark Carney condemned Israel’s plan to take over Gaza City. Carney, who recently announced Canada’s intention to recognize Palestine as a state, said that this occupation will not improve the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza, or the situation for the remaining Israeli hostages.

“We join many others in viewing that this is wrong and that this action will not contribute to an improvement in the humanitarian situation on the ground. This will put the lives of the hostages at greater risk rather than lessening it.

“We reiterate our call for an immediate ceasefire. We reiterate our call for Hamas to immediately return all hostages. We reiterate that Hamas has no role to play in the future, and we will continue to work with our allies to contribute as much as possible to achieving these results.”

The government of Israel made their intent to take control of Gaza City official yesterday after the security cabinet approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan.

The Prime Minister’s Office has just released a full statement on the Israel Gaza conflict: