Trudeau says he’s not surprised Netanyahu opposes Palestinian statehood

The Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeaurevealed this Thursday that he is not surprised by the opposition of the head of the Israeli executive, Benjamin Netanyahuso that the Palestinians will have their own state in the future.

Netanyahu said this Thursday that he informed U.S his opposition to the creation of a Palestinian state as part of a post-war scenario in Link.

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Justin Trudeau declared during a press conference that Benjamin Netanyahu He expressed the same position several weeks ago when the two leaders spoke by phone.

“I was not surprised to hear from Prime Minister Netanyahu. This has been his position for a long time. A week ago we had a long conversation about this subject.,” said Trudeau.

The Canadian Prime Minister added that the Israeli executive’s position did not change the policy of Canada on conflict resolution.

“Canada’s position is absolutely clear. We believe that the only way to guarantee Israel is to have a Palestinian State that is also safe and secure, with internationally recognized borders“He explained.

“We believe in the two-state solution. Right now, the level of conflict and tensions means that this will not happen tomorrow. Canada remains deeply committed to the two-state solution”Trudeau added.

Also this Thursday, the Israeli embassy in Ottawa requested Canada through a statement that “to clarify”his position on the case of genocide that South Africa presented against Israel before the International Court of Justice for the invasion of Gaza strip.

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The Israeli ambassador, Gone Coinhighlighted that “Israel urges Canada”which does not allow your position to be“distorted”.

Initially, Canada remained completely silent about the case. Last Friday, when the process ended in Have itTrudeau declared that Canada does not support “the premise”of the genocide case.

Finally, on Monday, in the face of protests from pro-Israel and pro-Palestine groups demanding that Canada clarify its position, Canadian government sources told Canadian public radio and television, CBC, that Ottawa will respect the decision taken by the Court International Justice.

Source: Elcomercio

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