International Backlash: Canada, US, and Others Reject UN 'Humanitarian Truce' in Israel-Hamas Conflict

The Canadian government has clarified its stance on a "humanitarian truce" in the Israel-Hamas war, calling for "humanitarian pauses" and the release of hostages. Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly emphasized the dire humanitarian situation facing Palestinian civilians while condemning Hamas terrorist attacks. Some members of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's liberal caucus have urged him to support a ceasefire, while advocacy groups and Muslim leaders in Canada have criticized his support of Israel. Canada abstained from a UN vote on a "durable humanitarian truce," which was rejected by the US, Israel, and 12 other countries.