"Canada Halts Arms Sales to Israel Following Parliamentary Vote"
Canada will halt future arms sales to Israel following a non-binding vote in the house of commons, with the motion also calling on Canada to work towards the establishment of the state of Palestine. The decision comes after a parliamentary motion passed with the support of Liberals, Bloc Québécois, and the Green party, and follows frustration with the government's perceived failure to protect civilians in Gaza. The vote does not change Canada's position that Palestinian statehood should come from a negotiated settlement with Israel, and while Trudeau has expressed support for Israel's right to defend itself, he has become increasingly critical of Israel's assault on Gaza.