FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Ottawa, ON – On October 24, 2023, the Hon. Michael Chong, Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, held a meeting with H.E. Iddo Moed, Ambassador of Israel to Canada and Mrs. Nira Staretz, Minister of the Embassy of the State of Israel.

MP Chong highlighted several items with the Ambassador and Minister:

  • Conservatives’ support for the State of Israel.
  • Conservatives’ support for Israel’s right to defend itself under international law and its right under international law to eliminate Hamas as a threat.
  • Conservatives’ belief that the protection of civilians is paramount and the need to ensure the safe passage of humanitarian aid and the evacuation of hostages.

MP Chong, Ambassador Moed and Minister Staretz discussed the war between Israel and Hamas. They agreed to continue the dialogue.

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