(No. 122 - March 24, 2011 - 10:10 p.m. ET) The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement on the rocket attacks against Israel launched from the Gaza Strip:
“Canada vigorously condemns the rocket attacks on Israel launched from the Gaza Strip. These terrorist attacks, which indiscriminately target civilian areas, are abhorrent and criminal. Israel has a right to defend itself against such terrorist acts.
“Terrorism is never justified. We call on all parties in Gaza to cease these criminal attacks. Those responsible should be brought to justice.”
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