Statement by Minister MacKay on Escalating Violence in the Gaza Strip

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June 13, 2007
No. 79
The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of the Atlantic
Canada Opportunities Agency, today made the following statement concerning
escalating violence in the Gaza Strip:
“Canada is greatly concerned by the deteriorating security situation and loss of life in
the Gaza Strip as well as reports of violence in the West Bank. Canada urges all parties
to work together urgently to end the violence and focus their efforts on delivering
responsible government and services to the long-suffering Palestinian population.
“We call on key parties to respect international humanitarian law, to protect civilians and
to avoid damaging civilian infrastructure. It is especially important that parties work
together to ensure safe and unhindered access for humanitarian workers so that they
can reach people in need.
“I want to take this opportunity to reiterate Canada’s strong support for President
Abbas’s efforts to find a peaceful solution to the current situation.”
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