Israel criticizes Canada for opposing West Bank settlement expansion

The Canadian government has reiterated its opposition to Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, labeling them illegal under international law and detrimental to peace and security. The statement coincides with rising violence, with the UN reporting 76 Palestinian deaths this year due to settler attacks. In response, the Israeli Foreign Ministry dismissed Canada’s concerns, accusing it of emboldening terrorism and focusing on Israel rather than Palestinian violence.

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