June 26, 2015 - Ottawa, Ontario - Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada
The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement:
“Canada is disappointed by Palestinian attempts to politicize the International Criminal Court [ICC]. Yesterday’s submission by Palestinian Authority Foreign Minister Riad Malki of evidence of alleged Israeli war crimes was a publicity stunt unnecessary for the ICC to conduct its preliminary examination, and does nothing to further the cause of peace between Israel and the Palestinians.
“Canada regrets this stunt and continues to believe that the Palestinian Authority does not meet the criteria of a state under international law. Statehood can only be achieved through direct negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians.”
Johanna Quinney
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs
343-203-1851
johanna.quinney@international.gc.ca
Media Relations Office
Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada
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