Canada demands Israel probe ‘appalling’ treatment of flotilla members
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney condemned Israel's treatment of activists detained during a Gaza-bound flotilla, calling it 'appalling' and urging an independent investigation. He also described the situation in Gaza as 'catastrophic' and reaffirmed Canada's opposition to illegal Israeli settlement expansion. The strained relations between Canada and Israel have been highlighted by recent incidents involving the treatment of Canadian citizens.
- ▪Prime Minister Mark Carney described the treatment of flotilla activists as 'appalling'.
- ▪He called for an independent investigation into the incidents involving detained activists.
- ▪Carney reaffirmed Canada's opposition to illegal Israeli settlement expansion and violence against Palestinian civilians.
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Canada demands Israel probe ‘appalling’ treatment of flotilla membersSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxThe broad scope of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's condemnation on May 25 underlines how strained ties have become between Israel and some of its closest allies.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished May 26, 2026, 06:03 AMUpdated May 26, 2026, 06:35 AMListenOTTAWA – Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on May 25 told Israeli President Isaac Herzog that the treatment of activists detained by Israel had been “appalling” and described the situation in Gaza as “catastrophic”, Mr Carney’s office said in a statement.“The Prime Minister reiterated that the appalling treatment of civilians, including Canadian citizens, aboard the Gaza-bound flotilla was unacceptable, and he called…
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