Canada on Wednesday condemned the ongoing Israeli violence in the occupied West Bank, calling for an immediate de-escalation and renewed efforts to protect civilians amid escalating attacks and tensions across the occupied Palestinian territory.
"Canada condemns the ongoing violence in the West Bank. The expansion of Israeli settlements in the West Bank must stop," the Foreign Ministry said in a post on X.
The ministry said the settlements "are illegal under international law & undermine prospects for peace, security and stability."
It stressed that "international humanitarian law must be respected, and all civilians must be able to live in safety and security."
The statement came amid intensified Israeli army operations and attacks by Israeli occupiers across the occupied West Bank since the start of Israel's genocidal war on the Gaza Strip in October 2023.
