Official statements from the governments of Canada, Israel, and Palestine

Canada Condemns Rafah Massacre, Calls for Ceasefire

May 27, 2024, 08:57 PM

Canada's Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly has expressed horror over the strikes that killed Palestinian civilians, including women and children, in Rafah. Joly stated that Canada does not support the Israeli military operation in Rafah and has called for an immediate ceasefire. She emphasized that the level of human suffering must come to an end. The official statement referred to the incident as a massacre.