Israel's treatment of Gaza flotilla members is 'abominable', Canada PM Carney says
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has condemned Israel's treatment of detained Gaza flotilla activists as 'abominable.' He announced that Canada would summon the Israeli ambassador to protest the actions of Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who shared a video mocking the activists. Carney's comments reflect a shift in Canada's stance towards Israel, including the recognition of Palestinian statehood.
- ▪Prime Minister Mark Carney described Israel's treatment of Gaza flotilla activists as 'abominable.'
- ▪Canada plans to summon the Israeli ambassador to protest the actions of Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.
- ▪The activists were intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters and taken to an Israeli port.
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Israel's treatment of Gaza flotilla members is 'abominable', Canada PM Carney saysSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxCanada's Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks as he meets unionized skilled trades workers at the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada (UA) office in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, May 15, 2026. REUTERS/Todd KorolPublished May 21, 2026, 01:54 AMUpdated May 21, 2026, 01:54 AMOTTAWA, May 20 - Israel's treatment of detained Gaza flotilla activists is "abominable," Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday, using unusually harsh language to condemn a close ally.Ottawa earlier said it would summon the Israeli ambassador to protest after National Security Minister Itamar…
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