Spokesman for foreign minister says Liberal government is not retreating from support for Israel after accusations from Conservatives of unfair criticismCanadas new Liberal government has said it is delivering a “tough message” to Israel as a splendid friend after expressing concern approximately Israeli-Palestinian violence, Israeli settlements and unilateral Palestinian moves. The statement on Monday came a day after foreign minister Stephane Dion was criticized for saying Palestinian initiatives toward statehood in international forums and continued Israeli settlements were unhelpful.
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Source: theguardian.com