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Jewish Group Accuses Ottawa of ‘Double Standard’ in Criticism of Israel
- The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs accuses the Carney government of applying a double standard by condemning Israel's detention of Palestinians but not human rights abuses by authoritarian regimes such as Saudi Arabia and Turkey.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney opposes lecturing countries from afar on human rights, a stance said to apply to Saudi Arabia and Turkey but not to Israel, according to the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs.
- Canada joined European countries in a joint statement expressing concern over around 9,000 Palestinians detained by Israel, some including critical cases like doctor Hussam Abu Safiya, who are held without trial or charges.
- The joint statement calls on Israel to comply with its Supreme Court ruling by allowing Red Cross access to Palestinian detainees, addressing allegations of inadequate food and medical care.
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Jewish group accuses Ottawa of ‘double standard’ in criticism of Israel
OTTAWA - A major Jewish lobby group is accusing the Carney government of maintaining a "double standard" by condemning Israel's large-scale detention of Palestinians but not repression by brutal dictatorships.
·Toronto, Canada
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Total News Sources18
Leaning Left10Leaning Right0Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution63% Left
Bias Distribution
- 63% of the sources lean Left
63% Left
L 63%
C 37%
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