Canada Blames Hamas And Deserts 60 Canadians
The Liberals criticized the Conservatives for being too
slow to react to the plight of 59 Canadians now trapped in Gaza and
who want help to leave.
Candian liberal Peter Kent said the Canadians in Gaza would only be
moved to safety if the rocket attacks" stop permanently."Asked whether
that could trap them for days or months, Kent replied, "It is a war.
It is a very fluid combat situation and these folks are caught in the
middle of it. We've been given assurance they will be moved only when
it is safe for them to move."
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Israel later said Hamas fired on its forces from the school
compound.
"Again, Hamas bears the burden of responsibility. This history of
Hamas is to use civilian infrastructure and civilian populations as
shields for their terrorist activities,"said Kent, who rejected any
suggestion Israel's response to Hamas's rocket attacks has been
disproportionate.
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