Despite the January 19 ceasefire, the indiscriminate bombing of the civilian population of Gaza has resumed. PSAC urgently renews its call for the Government of Canada to impose an immediate arms embargo on Israel.

Entire families are being wiped from the civil registry in a matter of hours while Israeli forces continue to destroy life-critical resources such as hospitals, fuel, water, food, shelter, and electricity – resulting in Palestinians starving and falling deathly ill. Israeli forces continue to abduct Palestinian civilians, including children and to use unprecedented violence, war crimes, and starvation as policies of warfare.

We cannot be idle and allow these atrocities to continue. Under the United Nations Genocide Convention, Canada has an obligation to prevent the ongoing genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza – which extends to the rest of Palestinian territories.

PSAC acknowledges that many of our members are experiencing pain and anxiety in light of these recent events. We recognize that some members may be worrying about family and loved ones living in the region and that recent news is impacting their communities here in Canada. We offer our heartfelt solidarity to everyone impacted by this crisis. 

We must continue to unite against racism, antisemitism, and Islamophobia, and uphold the right to freedom, self-determination, and safety for both Palestinians and Israelis.