“It’s really just such an incredible struggle to operate in Gaza. I’ve never seen anything like it in my career.”
Canadian aid organizations are renewing calls for a complete embargo on military exports to Israel, warning that it is impossible for them to provide basic support to Palestinians while Israel continues its brutal attacks on Gaza.
Dalia Al-Awqati, head of humanitarian affairs at Save the Children Canada (SCC), noted that Israel’s war has so far killed at least 16,456 children, amounting to more than 1 per cent of Gaza’s total child population.
Another estimated 20,000 are missing, she said, with many likely buried beneath rubble.
“We don’t believe that the government of Canada should continue to provide weapons that are likely being used in violations of international humanitarian law against civilians and particularly against children,” Al-Awqati told The Maple.
In March, the Trudeau government said it would pause authorizations of new permits for exports of military goods to Israel. However, this measure did not apply to approximately $95 million worth of export permits approved before January 8, or any goods that flow to Israel via the United States and other third countries. (more...)
Why Canadian Aid Groups Are Calling For An Israel Arms Embargo
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